US President's Trump Tower catches fire
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WASHINGTON - Part of US President Donald Trump's 58-story Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, Trump Tower, caught fire on Monday morning.
A New York City Fire Department spokesperson said the fire was called in at 6:58 a.m., and that units are on the scene operating, according to CNN's Kristen Holmes <link>. NBC News reported that the fire appeared to be caused by an electrical issue.
The fire looks contained to a small penthouse on one of the upper floors. Videos on social media show plumes of smoke rising during the early morning in New York City.
Trump's wife Melania and young son Barron lived in Trump Tower through the first few months of Trump's presidency, but the family moved into the White House in June last year.
Trump Tower retains a large security presence and is often protected during large public events in Manhattan.
The Trump Organization, Trump's real estate company, is still headquartered in the tower, which is located on 56th Street and Fifth Avenue in Midtown.
