No injuries were reported, but it's expected to be a delicate operation due to hazardous materials in the building.
People nearby were being urged to keep their windows closed to avoid the smoke.
The blaze had grown to four alarms for 11:30 p.m. The FDNY told CBS New York it started on the roof of the one-story warehouse at 32-11 Harper St. A source confirmed the warehouse belongs to the Department of Transportation.About 150 fire and EMS workers were on the scene. The city's Office of Emergency management told residents in the area to shut their windows.Putting the fire out is expected to be a delicate operation.
The NYPD was diverting traffic away at Exit 13 on the Whitestone Expressway. Police have also shutdown nearby Harper Arena.
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