A fire on Manhattan's Upper East Side sent plumes of black smoke into the sky as people in the neighborhood reported hearing an explosion.

Authorities have contained a large, multi-alarm fire that erupted on the roof of a seven-story apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, fire officials said Friday. A call about the blaze on East 95th Street,

A previous version of this story misstated information from fire officials. The story has been updated. UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Neighbors and firefighters stood on the sidewalk along East 95th Street Friday afternoon watching as a fire tore through a residential building in Manhattan.

NYC explosion videos erupt on social media platforms. An explosion on Manhattan's Upper East Side has led to a massive fire at 305 E 95th Street. Over 100 firefighters and EMS crews responded. Authorities urge residents to avoid the area.

A major explosion triggered a 3-alarm fire on Manhattan's Upper East Side near 305 East 95th Street, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

One resident tells FOX 5 NY they were working from home when they heard a loud explosion and felt part of the building shake before running out of the building.

A major fire occurred at a 7-story apartment building on Manhattan's Upper East Side on Friday, August 15, sending thick black smoke into the sky.The building is located at 305 East 95th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues.

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The blaze broke out around 10:04 a.m. atop an apartment building, with residents reporting a “loud boom” just moments before flames and embers erupted, reported The Mirror. Dramatic footage shared on social media showed dense plumes of smoke rising between high-rises as onlookers watched from nearby windows.