Flames erupt in water tower near Grand Central Terminal

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
Flames erupt in water tower near Grand Central Terminal

MURRAY HILL, Manhattan (WABC) -- Flames shot from the roof of a building near Grand Central Terminal on Saturday.

The fire erupted in a water tower near the corner of East 41st Street and Lexington Avenue shortly after 3:30 p.m.

The fire went to three alarms before the FDNY was able to place it under control.

There are no reports of any injuries.

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