A fire has broken out near the top of Trump Tower in New York City.
Smoke could be seen on the top of the Manhattan skyscraper in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The fire is reported to have started around 7am local time near the top of the Fifth Avenue high rise, which contains both residences and businesses.
People have taken to social media to share photos and videos from near the scene.
trump tower pic.twitter.com/46XamPHCTG
— Louis Curran (@CurrencyWar1) January 8, 2018
Looks like a fire in Trump Tower pic.twitter.com/DF98rfMpin
— Jeff Levi (@levi1994) January 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/nycpov/status/950340135714992128
According to TODAY, dozens of firefighters were called to the one alarm blaze shortly before 7am local time.
The cause of the fire is not immediately known, but has been reported to be due to an “electrical outage”.
Fire crews are responding to a fire at Trump Tower. There have been no injuries or evacuations, and the President is not currently at Trump Tower. pic.twitter.com/xcsHVX5bhP
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 8, 2018
There have been evacuations or major damage reported at this time.
One firefighter sustained minor injuries after some debris fell on him.
Meanwhile, an engineer inhaled some smoke after going up to the roof with a fire extinguisher.
Fire official briefs on small fire on roof of Trump Tower; fire was not inside the building; two minor injuries reported. https://t.co/a7QHCEt2c9 pic.twitter.com/ZiXchfu6kR
— ABC News (@ABC) January 8, 2018
He has refused medical treatment.
The President is not currently in residence at Trump Tower. People have been urged to avoid the area at this time.
Featured image via TODAY/Twitter.
