Parts of Manhattan covered in black smoke after apartment fire leads to massive emergency response

Three NYC firefighters sustained slight injuries Friday while containing a roof fire at a seven-story Upper East Side apartment building

Part of New York City was covered in black smoke as a Manhattan apartment building fire led to a massive response.

Three New York City firefighters sustained minor injuries Friday while working to contain a fire on the roof of a seven-story apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The three-alarm fire broke out around 10 a.m. at 305 East 95th Street, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief James Canty said in a news conference.

Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found flames on the roof spreading to the three top-floor penthouses and the ceiling area. About 40 fire squads and 170 firefighters, including EMS, responded, Canty said.

Fire crews quickly contained the blaze, which started on the roof, to the original building, preventing its spread.

FDNY responded to a fire at an apartment building in New York City that left part of Manhattan covered in black smoke. (FDNY)

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Earlier Friday, officials said residents should expect smoke and traffic delays in the area. They should also avoid the smoke and close any windows.

Videos from the fire showed black smoke pouring from the roof and filling New York City streets. Some of the videos also showed flames coming from the top of the building.