Fire crews were sent to Radio City Music Hall Friday after receiving reports of smoke in the iconic New York City venue's basement, the FDNY says.
Crews got a call about smoke about 8:30 p.m., the fire department says. The exact cause of the smoke is unknown, but crews think a transformer that caught fire underground nearby might be to blame. Heavy smoke could be seen pouring through a sidewalk grate from the street.
The smoke was brought under control about 10:45 p.m., firefighters say. The building was evacuated, but no shows were scheduled at the venue Friday.
A representative for Con Ed said there was a manhole fire at 51st Street and Sixth Avenue and smoke from a nearby transformer vault. That fire is thought to have been caused by the combination of melting ice and salt.
The FDNY and Con Ed will be investigating the incident together.