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WATCH LIVE: NYC officials offer update as Manhattan buildings evacuated over high-rise collapse risk

WATCH LIVE: NYC officials offer update as Manhattan buildings evacuated over high-rise collapse risk

Summary

New York City fire officials are responding to reports about a building in Manhattan that may collapse. The building, near 235 East 42nd Street, was once Pfizer’s headquarters and is being turned into apartments.

Key Facts

  • The Fire Department of New York got a call shortly before 8 a.m. about falling bricks near 235 East 42nd Street.
  • Officials describe the situation as a "major technical rescue response."
  • The building is located in Manhattan, New York City.
  • This building used to be the headquarters for Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company.
  • It is currently being converted into an apartment complex.
  • New York officials planned a news conference to give updates about the situation.
  • People were observed looking at the building because of its reported structural problems.
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