New York City, NY—Members of the New York Fire Department and New York Police Department responded to reports of a high-rise fire in the Sutton Place area, Your Content has learned.
The incident took place at 45 Sutton Place, a 21-story apartment building, sometime before 8 p.m.
While initial reports suggested the possibility of a fire in the penthouse apartment, further investigation by the firefighters revealed that the fire had originated in the elevator machine room on the top floor.
As firefighters work to extinguish the blaze, searches are currently underway to ensure the safety of all occupants in the building. As of now, there are no reported injuries stemming from the incident, according to official sources.
Police requested additional assistance for crowd control shortly after 8:30 p.m.
These details are based on preliminary reports from police dispatch communications. Your Content has reached out to law enforcement for additional information. It is important to keep in mind that initial police dispatches may include unconfirmed information. The story will be updated to include official updates from law enforcement as soon as details become available.
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