27 Nov 2017 | 10:58 PM UTC
United States: Building fire contained near Times Square (New York City) Nov. 27 /update 1
Emergency services contain building fire near Times Square in New York City as of 17:45 November 27; expect significant traffic disruptions
Event
Fire fighters are responding to a fire at a parking garage in Times Square in New York City on Monday, November 27. According to media sources, the fire started at 16:30 (local time) at a garage on the corner of 45th Street and Seventh Avenue. Around 120 people have also been evacuated from an adjacent building. According to the New York Fire Department, as of 17:45 the situation was under control. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is still being investigated. Subway services have not been affected; however, expect residual traffic disruptions and road closures in the area.
Advice
Individuals in New York City are advised to monitor the situation, avoid the area of the fire as a precaution, and allow for additional time to travel.
