Fire Erupts Atop Manhattan Skyscraper

Dramatic footage has flooded X, showing what appears to be a fire atop a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan at 6 East 43rd Street, New York City.

The FDNY is operating at a fire on East 43rd Street in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/SlJ0UrbSY8

— FDNY (@FDNY) March 17, 2026

Footage:

Fire on Madison #nyc. Hope everyone is safe pic.twitter.com/5yLzvGmbh1

— Gabriel (@gabriel_horwitz) March 17, 2026

6 East 43rd Street is on fire. #nyc #fire pic.twitter.com/6rEynZ3u9J

— John Smith (@JohnSmithrx3e) March 17, 2026

Happening now in Midtown Manhattan. The Mr just sent a picture. Anyone know what’s going on? pic.twitter.com/GAhRDfdw9e

— I Can’t Even (@PalleyKara) March 17, 2026

Going on right now in Manhattan job site my son is on pic.twitter.com/wbkZPPGQ7T

— PeterAnthony (@PeterA1331) March 17, 2026

Massive fire in Midtown NYC hope everyone is safe pic.twitter.com/c1zfK4Xqaq

— Vikas Desai (@vikasdesai52) March 17, 2026

*Developing