Large Brush Fire in Prospect Park
Center Dr, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, Brooklyn
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Summary
- A large brush fire broke out in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on Friday night as NYC experiences historically dry weather, officials said.
Timeline
With NYC under a drought watch after October's record dryness, authorities and Mayor Eric Adams are urging caution and reminding the public that open fires and smoking are prohibited.
Radio clips available.
Fire operations are winding down, with units being released and only one minor firefighter injury reported.
First responders advised the fire is under control.
Firefighters continue to battle a large brush fire near Center Drive in Prospect Park.
Firefighters are rotating units as they continue to extinguish remaining fire pockets in Prospect Park.
Traffic conditions are affecting access to the fire in Prospect Park. Additional units are staged at 16th and Prospect Park Southwest.
Firefighters are coordinating access to the fire through Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street to reach Center Drive, near the center of the blaze.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Center Dr, Prospect Park.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
A second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in Prospect Park, indicating an escalation in response efforts and worsening fire conditions.
Firefighters cautioned there is a threat to civilian safety due to smoke conditions, in addition to the fire. Please avoid the area.
Fire operations are escalating with the deployment of specialty brush units. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Fire operations have located the center of the fire, near the center of Prospect Park, and they are directing units to enter from the southeast side.
Citizen users share video of a large outdoor fire near Prospect Park.
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Incident reported at 132 Winthrop St.
With NYC under a drought watch after October's record dryness, authorities and Mayor Eric Adams are urging caution and reminding the public that open fires and smoking are prohibited.
Radio clips available.
Fire operations are winding down, with units being released and only one minor firefighter injury reported.
First responders advised the fire is under control.
Firefighters continue to battle a large brush fire near Center Drive in Prospect Park.
Firefighters are rotating units as they continue to extinguish remaining fire pockets in Prospect Park.
Traffic conditions are affecting access to the fire in Prospect Park. Additional units are staged at 16th and Prospect Park Southwest.
Firefighters are coordinating access to the fire through Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street to reach Center Drive, near the center of the blaze.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Center Dr, Prospect Park.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
A second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in Prospect Park, indicating an escalation in response efforts and worsening fire conditions.
Firefighters cautioned there is a threat to civilian safety due to smoke conditions, in addition to the fire. Please avoid the area.
Fire operations are escalating with the deployment of specialty brush units. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Fire operations have located the center of the fire, near the center of Prospect Park, and they are directing units to enter from the southeast side.
Citizen users share video of a large outdoor fire near Prospect Park.
Approved by the Citizen community
Incident reported at 132 Winthrop St.
With NYC under a drought watch after October's record dryness, authorities and Mayor Eric Adams are urging caution and reminding the public that open fires and smoking are prohibited.
Radio clips available.
Fire operations are winding down, with units being released and only one minor firefighter injury reported.
First responders advised the fire is under control.
Firefighters continue to battle a large brush fire near Center Drive in Prospect Park.
Firefighters are rotating units as they continue to extinguish remaining fire pockets in Prospect Park.
Traffic conditions are affecting access to the fire in Prospect Park. Additional units are staged at 16th and Prospect Park Southwest.
Firefighters are coordinating access to the fire through Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street to reach Center Drive, near the center of the blaze.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Center Dr, Prospect Park.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
A second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in Prospect Park, indicating an escalation in response efforts and worsening fire conditions.
Firefighters cautioned there is a threat to civilian safety due to smoke conditions, in addition to the fire. Please avoid the area.
Fire operations are escalating with the deployment of specialty brush units. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Fire operations have located the center of the fire, near the center of Prospect Park, and they are directing units to enter from the southeast side.
Citizen users share video of a large outdoor fire near Prospect Park.
Approved by the Citizen community
Incident reported at 132 Winthrop St.
With NYC under a drought watch after October's record dryness, authorities and Mayor Eric Adams are urging caution and reminding the public that open fires and smoking are prohibited.
Radio clips available.
Fire operations are winding down, with units being released and only one minor firefighter injury reported.
First responders advised the fire is under control.
Firefighters continue to battle a large brush fire near Center Drive in Prospect Park.
Firefighters are rotating units as they continue to extinguish remaining fire pockets in Prospect Park.
Traffic conditions are affecting access to the fire in Prospect Park. Additional units are staged at 16th and Prospect Park Southwest.
Firefighters are coordinating access to the fire through Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street to reach Center Drive, near the center of the blaze.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Center Dr, Prospect Park.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
A second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in Prospect Park, indicating an escalation in response efforts and worsening fire conditions.
Firefighters cautioned there is a threat to civilian safety due to smoke conditions, in addition to the fire. Please avoid the area.
Fire operations are escalating with the deployment of specialty brush units. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Fire operations have located the center of the fire, near the center of Prospect Park, and they are directing units to enter from the southeast side.
Citizen users share video of a large outdoor fire near Prospect Park.
Approved by the Citizen community
Incident reported at 132 Winthrop St.
With NYC under a drought watch after October's record dryness, authorities and Mayor Eric Adams are urging caution and reminding the public that open fires and smoking are prohibited.
Radio clips available.
Fire operations are winding down, with units being released and only one minor firefighter injury reported.
First responders advised the fire is under control.
Firefighters continue to battle a large brush fire near Center Drive in Prospect Park.
Firefighters are rotating units as they continue to extinguish remaining fire pockets in Prospect Park.
Traffic conditions are affecting access to the fire in Prospect Park. Additional units are staged at 16th and Prospect Park Southwest.
Firefighters are coordinating access to the fire through Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street to reach Center Drive, near the center of the blaze.
The address reported for this incident has changed to Center Dr, Prospect Park.
Radio clips available.
Radio clips available.
A second alarm has been transmitted for the fire in Prospect Park, indicating an escalation in response efforts and worsening fire conditions.
Firefighters cautioned there is a threat to civilian safety due to smoke conditions, in addition to the fire. Please avoid the area.
Fire operations are escalating with the deployment of specialty brush units. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Fire operations have located the center of the fire, near the center of Prospect Park, and they are directing units to enter from the southeast side.
Citizen users share video of a large outdoor fire near Prospect Park.
Approved by the Citizen community
Incident reported at 132 Winthrop St.
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People in the comments are so uneducated…Cold doesn’t = Wet. It hasn’t rained significantly in 40 days.
@brooklynUser123789 yep it’s absolutely insane. Do you also notice people have a lot of respiratory issues? I think it’s due to the lack of rain. I have a cough that just won’t go away. The rain tampers down dust and other allergens.
The park is so dry there are clouds of smoke when the wind blows. All it takes is some irresponsible smoker not putting their cigarette out. With this wind and a bunch of dry leaves, it's a terrible mix.
@simplytaty 💯
All the beautiful trees and animals. My heart is broken.
Bless the firemen
People in the comments are so uneducated…Cold doesn’t = Wet. It hasn’t rained significantly in 40 days.
@brooklynUser123789 yep it’s absolutely insane. Do you also notice people have a lot of respiratory issues? I think it’s due to the lack of rain. I have a cough that just won’t go away. The rain tampers down dust and other allergens.
The park is so dry there are clouds of smoke when the wind blows. All it takes is some irresponsible smoker not putting their cigarette out. With this wind and a bunch of dry leaves, it's a terrible mix.
@simplytaty 💯
All the beautiful trees and animals. My heart is broken.
Bless the firemen
People in the comments are so uneducated…Cold doesn’t = Wet. It hasn’t rained significantly in 40 days.
@brooklynUser123789 yep it’s absolutely insane. Do you also notice people have a lot of respiratory issues? I think it’s due to the lack of rain. I have a cough that just won’t go away. The rain tampers down dust and other allergens.
The park is so dry there are clouds of smoke when the wind blows. All it takes is some irresponsible smoker not putting their cigarette out. With this wind and a bunch of dry leaves, it's a terrible mix.
@simplytaty 💯
All the beautiful trees and animals. My heart is broken.
Bless the firemen
People in the comments are so uneducated…Cold doesn’t = Wet. It hasn’t rained significantly in 40 days.
@brooklynUser123789 yep it’s absolutely insane. Do you also notice people have a lot of respiratory issues? I think it’s due to the lack of rain. I have a cough that just won’t go away. The rain tampers down dust and other allergens.
The park is so dry there are clouds of smoke when the wind blows. All it takes is some irresponsible smoker not putting their cigarette out. With this wind and a bunch of dry leaves, it's a terrible mix.
@simplytaty 💯
All the beautiful trees and animals. My heart is broken.
Bless the firemen
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People in the comments are so uneducated…Cold doesn’t = Wet. It hasn’t rained significantly in 40 days.
@brooklynUser123789 yep it’s absolutely insane. Do you also notice people have a lot of respiratory issues? I think it’s due to the lack of rain. I have a cough that just won’t go away. The rain tampers down dust and other allergens.
The park is so dry there are clouds of smoke when the wind blows. All it takes is some irresponsible smoker not putting their cigarette out. With this wind and a bunch of dry leaves, it's a terrible mix.
@simplytaty 💯
All the beautiful trees and animals. My heart is broken.
Bless the firemen