NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Rooftop blaze in Midtown

A rooftop fire sent thick plumes of black smoke over Midtown Manhattan, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, creating a dramatic backdrop just one block from the starting line of the 265th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The FDNY responded to the emergency call shortly before 10:00 a.m. at a high-rise office building located at 6 East 43rd Street, near Madison Avenue.