Breaking News: Manhattan High-Rise Blaze Engulfs Skyscraper in Fiery Inferno A massive fire erupted in a Manhattan high-rise building on Friday evening, sending flames shooting high into the night sky and forcing evacuations of nearby residents. Eyewitnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic" as the fire engulfed the 40-story building, with thick smoke and ash billowing out of shattered windows. Firefighters rushed to the scene, battling the blaze in treacherous conditions as they worked to rescue those trapped inside. With multiple people reportedly injured and several others unaccounted for, authorities are working to contain the fire and determine its cause.
Eyewitness News at 11pm - April 14, 2026 ABC7 New York
