Massive fire breaks out behind Citi Field during Mets game

Sunday, September 20, 2020
FLUSHING, Queens (WABC) -- A massive fire broke out in Queens just behind Citi Field.

The black plumes of smoke billowed from 35th Avenue in Flushing.
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The fire caught the attention of Mets fans and announcers, as the smoke could be seen rising during Sunday's game against the Braves.

The fire broke out at a vacant building on Sunday afternoon.

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There is no word yet on what sparked the fire.
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