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Firefighters are responding to an unconfirmed report of a barge on fire.

Citizen user @LRQ video shows a barge on fire.

Firefighters have arrived at the scene. They are working to extinguish the fire.

Firefighters have reported the fire has not extended to the building.

Police are blocking W 59th Street and 11th Avenue leading to 12th Avenue.

Firefighters have advised one sanitation worker with smoke inhalation is in care of the medics.

Firefighters have knocked down the main body of fire. They are working to get the fire under control.

Firefighters have reported two victims without injuries.

Firefighters have reported two victims with non-serious injuries. The earlier report about no injuries was incorrect and has been corrected here.

Firefighters and marine units are working continuously to get the fire under control.

According to the firefighters, the large caliber streams from marine units have been shut down. They have three lines still working on the fire.

Firefighters have reported the fire is under control.

Firefighters have reported there are a total of four people with non-serious injuries.