Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues
A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.
FDNY Quells Brush Fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Amidst Northeast Drought Concerns
FDNY contained a 2-acre brush fire in Prospect Park, with one firefighter injured and ongoing drought conditions exacerbating wildfire risks.
Brush fire ignites in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park amid ongoing drought
A brush fire ignited in Prospect Park Friday evening, amid an ongoing drought across the city. Fanned by strong winds, the fire rose to two alarms as the blaze spread across a 2-acre swath of the wooded area of the Nethermead near the center of the park around 6:40 p.
Brush fire erupts in Brooklyn's iconic Prospect Park amid prolonged drought
On Friday night, flames could be seen piercing through trees in the 526-acre New York City park in the middle of the borough.
Brush Fire Breaks Out In Brooklyn's Prospect Park During 'Historically Dry Time'
A brush fire broke out in Brooklyn’s historic Prospect Park on Friday night amid a drought across the northeast. A passerby reported the fire at about 6:40 p.m., and firefighters battled the blaze for more than three hours,
Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park extinguished, FDNY says
FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park were monitoring for hot spots after putting out a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.
Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY
Firefighters managed to contain a large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night, officials with the New York City Fire Department said. Four engine companies will remain on the scene overnight to make sure the fire remains contained and does not re-ignite.
Brush Fire in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Burns 2 Acres
About 100 firefighters were called to put out a two-acre brush fire in a heavily wooded section of Prospect Park in Brooklyn on Friday night, prompting officials to warn residents to stay away as they used drones to identify hot spots.
Firefighters respond to brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Friday evening. According to fire officials, a passerby who was walking through the park just before 7 p.m. Friday called 911 to report smoke.
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