New York City authorities are warning the public to avoid an area of Manhattan Wednesday morning as users on social media are sharing videos and images of a construction crane on fire.

"Expect emergency personnel near 10th Avenue between W 41st Street and W 42nd Street, Manhattan. Use alternate routes," the city's official emergency notification system said in a tweet.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the New York City Fire Department for comment.

The source of the fire is not immediately clear.

Firefighters could be on scene trying to put out the blaze.

<i>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</i>

<div class="author-bio"><p>Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.</p></div>

Smoke could be seen rising into the sky in New York City on Wednesday as a construction crane caught on fire.{ai:summary}<p>Construction crane catches fire in Manhattan near 10th Avenue. Avoid the area. #news</p>

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