Firefighters are battling a three-alarm fire in the Soundview section of the Bronx.
The fire is located in a building at 1471 Watson Avenue.
Flames could be seen shooting through the rooftop of the structure.
The initial call came in at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters found the fire on the fifth floor of a six-story building, according to the FDNY.
As of 3:20 p.m., the FDNY said it had units still on scene.
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