The New York City Fire Department has determined the cause of a two-alarm fire that broke out at the Appellate Division, First Department, courthouse at 27 Madison Ave. on June 30.

The roof fire was caused by an open flame of a torch being used by construction workers renovating the building, according to the FDNY. The flame came in contact with combustibles.

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