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| New York firefighters respond to blaze at Trump Tower | New York firefighters respond to blaze at Trump Tower |
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| The New York fire department responded to a blaze at Trump Tower on Monday morning. News footage showed firefighters on the roof of the skyscraper, at East 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. | The New York fire department responded to a blaze at Trump Tower on Monday morning. News footage showed firefighters on the roof of the skyscraper, at East 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. |
| The fire was minor and likely caused by an electrical fault, the fire department told local media, which said the blaze was reported just before 7am ET. | |
| Smoke billowed from one corner of the high-rise for a while before most of it dissipated. About 84 firefighters were at the scene initially. A few remained on the roof about an hour later. | |
| There was no immediate report of injuries or evacuations, or what caused the fire | |
| The tower is home to a number of residences and businesses. Donald Trump, who keeps a residence in the tower, was at the White House in Washington DC. | The tower is home to a number of residences and businesses. Donald Trump, who keeps a residence in the tower, was at the White House in Washington DC. |