Hudson Yards commuters got an unwelcome surprise Monday night when a thick cloud of smoke started pouring from a building near West 33rd Street and 10th Avenue, stopping people in their tracks and sending firefighters racing to the scene. Crews moved in at the busy intersection as neighbors pulled out their phones to record the dark plume overhead. There was no immediate word on injuries, but the spectacle drew a crowd and a heavy emergency response.
What We Know
According to CBS News New York, video shared on social media showed heavy smoke pouring from a building at West 33rd Street and 10th Avenue. Reporter Allen Devlin was on the ground as firefighters worked the scene. The station said crews were actively responding and that there was no immediate information on any injuries while first responders worked to get conditions under control.
Hudson Yards' Recent Incidents
This is not the first time smoke has put Hudson Yards on edge. In November 2024, Hoodline covered a roof fire in the neighborhood in a story headlined Firefighters Contain Blaze. That earlier incident also generated widely shared video and prompted a rapid response from FDNY in the same high-profile area.
What’s Next
CBS News New York reported that officials had not yet released a detailed explanation of what caused the smoke or whether anyone was hurt. The source of the smoke remained under investigation Monday night. This story will be updated as more information and official statements are released.
