FDNY Battles Persistent Brush Fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
TL;DR
Firefighters in Brooklyn's Prospect Park battled a two-alarm brush fire that spread across two acres in a hilly, dense area. The fire, reported by a passerby, required about 120 firefighters to control and posed no threat to civilian structures. New York City is under a drought watch, with dry, windy conditions increasing fire risks, prompting a Red Flag Warning. Authorities urge residents to report fires and avoid activities that could spark new ones. Similar fires have been reported in the Bronx and New Jersey.
- Firefighters respond to brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park CBS New York
- Brush fire ignites in Prospect Park amid ongoing drought New York Daily News
- Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park May Burn All Night The New York Times
- Dozens of first responders battling brushfire in Prospect Park News 12 Brooklyn
- 2-Alarm Brush Fire In Prospect Park: FDNY Patch
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