Drought sparks record 229 NYC brush fires in two weeks: FDNY
New York City’s ongoing drought has sparked a record 229 brush fires in just the last two weeks, FDNY officials said ...
FDNY asks public to be 'vigilant' as extreme dry conditions persist, threatening more brush fires
One day after Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statewide ban on outdoor burning through the end of the month, FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker reminded New Yorkers to be aware of the threat of brush ...
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Van Nest: Brush Fire on Amtrak Line Eyed as Possible Cause of Two Fires
The FDNY responded to two separate fires, one a 3-alarm fire involving three cars, in the Van Nest section of The Bronx, just north of Parkchester, on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12, with no injuries ...
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Brush fires in Brooklyn, throughout the NYC region bring haze and smoke-tinged air
Brush fires in Prospect Park and South Brooklyn added to a spate in the region; expected rain on Sunday should bring some ...
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Brush fire breaks out at Prospect Park in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A large brush fire broke out at Prospect Park in Brooklyn Friday night. A passerby first spotted ...
FDNY responds to brush fire on Staten Island; 6th such fire in last several weeks
The blaze was reported around 4:15 p.m in the vicinity of Tysen Court and Center Street, according to emergency radio ...