NYC firefighters respond to two-alarm fire at historic luxury Sherry-Netherland Hotel

New York City firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon on the 18th floor of The Sherry-Netherland Hotel, a luxury hotel located at the corner of 5th Avenue and 57th Street on the Lower East Side of Central Park.

It was reported that at 6 a.m., Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui was arrested by the FBI for his alleged involvement in a billion-dollar fraud scheme at the hotel.

A two-alarm fire broke out on the 18th floor of the Sherry-Netherland in New York City on Wednesday. The building also sustained damage from a fire in 1927, the same year the hotel opened up. (Getty Images)

It is not clear whether the fire and Wengui’s arrest are connected.

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Firefighters responded to the 2-alarm fire on the 18th floor just after 12 p.m. By 1:45 p.m., the department reported that the fire was under control.

The New York City Fire Department did not immediately respond to inquiries about the fire and whether there were any injuries.

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According to the hotel’s website, The Sherry-Netherland has existed since 1927, providing "exemplary services" like concierge assistants, elevator attendants and valet, along with spacious and individually-decorated rooms and suites.

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The hotel touts being an expression of privilege by providing five-star service in a classic setting.