Manhattan tower block fire sends smoke across city ahead of St Patrick’s Day Parade
Published date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:32:28 +0700A fire erupted in a Manhattan tower block ahead of the St Patrick's Day parade, sending thick smoke across the city.
Footage shows black haze pouring from the rooftop of a high-rise on East 43rd Street on March 17 as fire crews rushed to the scene.
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Manhattan, New York, NY, USA |
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17/03/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP176912 |
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Duration: 01:21 |
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Rating: News safe |
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