Crime & Safety

Minor Fire Breaks Out on Building Roof Near Washington Square Park (VIDEO)

The fire broke out at the intersection of Washington Place and Broadway and was quickly brought under control.

WEST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A minor fire broke out on the roof of a building near Washington Square Park Sunday, according to the FDNY.

The fire on the roof deck at 714 Broadway was considered "minor" by the FDNY. Calls came in around 2:21 p.m. for the fire and just before 2:40 p.m. the fire was under control.

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