NEW YORK — The Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island visitors were evacuated Monday afternoon after three propane tanks caught on fire, WPIX reported.
The propane tanks were located at a construction site on the north side of the island and one worker was injured, according to a tweet from the New York Fire Department.
#FDNY members are operating on scene on the north side of Liberty Island - 3 propane cylinders on fire at a construction site. There are currently no injuries reported. The area is being evacuated.
— FDNY (@FDNY) August 27, 2018
The construction worker was treated on the scene and released, WABC reported
The fire broke out shortly before noon, WNBC reported.
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