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Firefighters are responding to a 911 caller's report of a fire burning on the 18th floor of a building.

Incident reported at 5th Ave & E 60th St.

Citizen user videos show smoke rising from the top of a hotel.

Firefighters report they have one hose stretched in preparation to battle any flames. They have not found the source of the flames yet.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 781 5th Ave.

Firefighters report they have transmitted a second alarm to call for additional units to help to search for the fire.

Firefighters report that high winds may cause challenges in extinguishing the flames.

Firefighters report they found the source of the fire and are dousing flames with water.

Firefighters state they have not found anyone in need of rescue.

Firefighters report they have gained control of the main body of the flames and it's no longer spreading.

Firefighters upgraded the blaze to a two-alarm fire.

Searches of the hotel are underway, and firefighters report no additional signs of smoke or fire.

Firefighters report the fire is under control.