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Twelve Injured After Partial Crane Collapse, Five-Alarm Fire in Hell's Kitchen

Citizen user video shows smoke in the area.

Firefighters report that part of the crane collapsed on 10th Avenue.

Firefighters report that one firefighter was injured from the falling debris.

Firefighters have declared a second alarm for additional units to assist.

FDNY units have confirmed there is active fire coming from a tower crane. The crane collapsed onto 10th Avenue.

Firefighters report there is a diesel tank that is fueling the fire. Hazmat units have been requested.

Police report they are conducting crowd control to keep people out of harm's way.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 550 10th Ave.

Police report they have shut down train-travel through the area.

Police report that a construction worker, not a firefighter, was injured due to the partial crane collapse.

Firefighters clarify that one firefighter and one construction worker are injured.

Firefighters report they are evacuating nearby buildings.

Firefighters report they are working to pull the main body of the fire at the top of the crane away from the skyscraper.

Firefighters have received a 911 caller's report that the crane breached an apartment window.

Police on the scene report that one injured person has minor injuries to their left shoulder and left leg. The second person has minor injuries to their leg.

Firefighters have declared a third alarm to call for more available units to assist.

Additional firefighters have arrived with a foam tanker, which helps to smother fires.

Officers have called a Level 2 Mobilization, requesting additional units to the scene.

Additional police units have been requested for more crowd control.

Firefighters report they have not found anyone in need of rescue on floors 34 through 42 in the skyscraper.

Firefighters report they have declared a fourth alarm for more available units to assist.

Firefighters report that they did not find anyone in need of rescue after searching floors 20 through 30.

Firefighters report an I-beam supporting the crane has been impacted and they are requesting a structural engineer to the scene.

Firefighters report that a structural engineer is on the way.

Firefighters have now declared a fifth alarm for more help at the scene.

Firefighters report they have extinguished most of the visible flames.

Firefighters update that four total people were injured, including one firefighter. So far all injuries are reported to be minor.

Firefighters are checking that vibrations from a nearby helicopter won't impact the structural integrity of the partially collapsed crane.

Firefighters update they have six total people injured, including two firefighters. One firefighter is reportedly in respiratory distress and one civilian has non-life-threatening injuries. The remaining four patients have minor injuries.

Firefighters report that they have a total of nine patients injured from the partial collapse.

According to an official update from first responders and Mayor Adams, the crane operator was in the process of lifting 16 tons of concrete when the fire started. The operator is safe after promptly exiting the crane.

First responders have begun the process of dismantling the crane.

The Department of Buildings is assessing the stability of the crane.

There are 10 people injured, according to  updated firefighter reports.

EMS also confirms 10 people were injured. Eight people sustained minor injuries, while two other patients were seriously injured.

Firefighters have confirmed that the incident is now under control.

A tweet from Notify NYC has confirmed street closures in the area -- 10th Avenue between West 34th Street and West 42nd Street and West 42nd Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue are closed in Manhattan.

EMS now advises twelve people were injured in the collapse. Ten people sustained minor injuries, including two firefighters. An additional firefighter and a civilian sustained serious injuries.