Prospect Park Wildfire Scorches 2 Acres Amid NYC Drought
TL;DR
Firefighters have contained a two-acre brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, which started Friday evening. Over 120 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was fueled by dry vegetation and heavy winds. Crews remained on site overnight to monitor for re-ignition. This fire is part of a series of brush fires in New York City, with officials citing extreme weather as a contributing factor. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
- Firefighters respond to large brush fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn ABC7 New York
- Brush fire ignites in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park amid ongoing drought New York Daily News
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- Prospect Park wildfire leaves forested area scorched amid ongoing NYC dry spell amNY
- Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres The New York Times
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