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Dozens of fire fighters are at the scene and video footage shows them on the roof as the smoke rises high into the New York sky.

The fire appears to have started on the roof, with the fire fighters seen dealing with the reported problem.

There have been no injuries or evacuations reported and the fire is under control, according to US outlet NBC News.