NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – A barge caught fire on Newtown Creek on Tuesday night, sending clouds of smoke over Long Island City.
The fire broke out around 9:20 p.m. in the area of Greenpoint and Review avenues, the FDNY said.
About 60 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene on Newtown Creek, a tributary of the East River between Greenpoint and LIC.
Smoke was seen rising into the night sky as firefighters battled the inferno.Citizen App
The fire was brought under control around 2 a.m.
No injuries were reported, according to the FDNY.
Recyclables were caught fire on the barge, though the fire marshal is investigating the exact cause.
The FDNY fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.Citizen App
