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 contained in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
BROOKLYN (WABC) -- The FDNY is responding to a large brush fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn on Friday night. Fire officials said it is a 2-alarm fire as of 8:30 p.m. The FDNY is utilizing drone technology to identify hot spots and specialized brush fire units.
VIDEO: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park
Firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze that broke out in Brooklyn, New York’s Prospect Park on Friday evening, Nov. 8. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said it was responding to a two-alarm brush fire in the park. An FDNY spokesperson said the blaze broke out near the Nethermead meadow. No injuries have been reported yet.
Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says
FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.
FDNY Controls Brush Fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in Prospect Park late Friday, as the city remains under a drought watch. The New York City Fire Department received a call at around 6:40pm about a brush fire on Nov. 8, according to a FDNY spokesperson.
Smoke lingers in Brooklyn after FDNY knocks down Prospect Park brush fire
A 2-acre brush fire broke out in Prospect Park on Friday night amid a lengthy drought and windy conditions that have led to red flag warnings for nearly the entire tri-state area.
Brush fire breaks out at Prospect Park in Brooklyn
A brush fire broke out at Prospect Park in Brooklyn Friday night. Around 100 FDNY members responded to the scene. Firefighters were still working to bring the fire under control as of 9:30 p.m., according to the FDNY.
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