Panic as huge fire erupts just steps away from New York’s St Patrick’s parade

The roof of a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan was captured up in flames as New York City celebrates St Patrick’s Day.

Smoke filled the skies on Tuesday as aerial footage showed a massive fire on a rooftop still not under control. Multiple firefighters are seen on the roof inspecting the flames from a safe distance.

The fire broke out on East 43rd Street in midtown Manhattan, just steps away from the beginning of the St Patrick’s parade on Fifth Avenue & East 44th Street…

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