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Fire closes NYC bridge over East River

NEW YORK - A smoky fire in construction materials closed a major bridge over the East River on Tuesday afternoon but no injuries were reported.

The fire on the Queensboro Bridge, in scaffolding and a tarp on the span’s upper level, produced heavy smoke that could be seen for miles.

More than 100 firefighters were sent to the bridge, the Fire Department said.

Additional details were not immediately available.