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Brush Fire on Highway

Van Wyck Expy S & Jewel Ave, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Published Jan 4 at 11:43 AM · Updated Jan 4 at 12:14 PM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to multiple incidents on the Van Wyck Expressway in Flushing, New York, including a small rubbish fire, a significant brush fire, and a possible car fire following a reported car accident. Police assistance was requested due to a disturbance caused by a man at the scene.

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Jan 4, 12:22PM

Firefighters are actively working to control a large brush fire near the Van Wyck Expressway.

Jan 4, 11:43AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Van Wyck Expy S & Jewel Ave.

Jan 4, 12:22PM

Firefighters are actively working to control a large brush fire near the Van Wyck Expressway.

Jan 4, 11:43AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Van Wyck Expy S & Jewel Ave.

Jan 4, 12:22PM

Firefighters are actively working to control a large brush fire near the Van Wyck Expressway.

Jan 4, 11:43AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Van Wyck Expy S & Jewel Ave.

Jan 4, 12:22PM

Firefighters are actively working to control a large brush fire near the Van Wyck Expressway.

Jan 4, 11:43AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Van Wyck Expy S & Jewel Ave.

Jan 4, 12:22PM

Firefighters are actively working to control a large brush fire near the Van Wyck Expressway.

Jan 4, 11:43AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Van Wyck Expy S & Jewel Ave.

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Radio Clips

FDNY EMS CW1 · Jan 4, 12:35PM · 0:30

Medical pressure at Queens box, 8492, citywide. 8492, go. 8492, potential is going to be low to public safety personnel. They're operating out of brush fire, patient count is zero. Best access is going to be Van Wyk South to the Jewel Avenue exit into the park. Patient count is zero. And you can cancel the

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Queens FDNY · Jan 4, 12:27PM · 0:31

13. Just confirming, you received the 5-0 report, you're at discretion, K. 13, we'll be 10-8, thank you. 10-4, 13. 10-4, Queens. Battalion 5-0, K. Yeah, we're going to go probably with a hold. We're going to be operating for a little bit longer. We're just shuttling some water back and forth from hydrants on hot spots. Just keep 299 coming, and you can still continue in the brush fire unit. Everybody else is 10-8, that's 984. 10-4.

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FDNY EMS CW1 · Jan 4, 12:22PM · 0:31

Emergency 84, be advised, fire was stating that you can enter from the LIE to the Van Wyk southbound, and there's an entrance there for the park will be the best access. 410 for LIE to Van Wyk southbound, entrance to the park, thank you. Unit transmit, are you 84? give me the box, that'll be great. I'll send you a message, condition 84, box...

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Comments13

howardbeachUser1608225001Jan 4 at 12:18 PM

I passed by and saw a man with a tank of gas where the fire occurred

MagnaAngelXJan 4 at 12:17 PM

What does Mandanmi have to do this with lol. Please get an education before posting.

NewYorkUser655031017Jan 4 at 12:20 PM

Speaking of...learn the correct spelling

VenturaS1Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

Probably homeless. Man made for sure

Alejandro0753Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

How can a brush fire happen in the middle of winter?!

howardbeachUser1608225001Jan 4 at 12:18 PM

I passed by and saw a man with a tank of gas where the fire occurred

MagnaAngelXJan 4 at 12:17 PM

What does Mandanmi have to do this with lol. Please get an education before posting.

NewYorkUser655031017Jan 4 at 12:20 PM

Speaking of...learn the correct spelling

VenturaS1Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

Probably homeless. Man made for sure

Alejandro0753Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

How can a brush fire happen in the middle of winter?!

howardbeachUser1608225001Jan 4 at 12:18 PM

I passed by and saw a man with a tank of gas where the fire occurred

MagnaAngelXJan 4 at 12:17 PM

What does Mandanmi have to do this with lol. Please get an education before posting.

NewYorkUser655031017Jan 4 at 12:20 PM

Speaking of...learn the correct spelling

VenturaS1Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

Probably homeless. Man made for sure

Alejandro0753Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

How can a brush fire happen in the middle of winter?!

howardbeachUser1608225001Jan 4 at 12:18 PM

I passed by and saw a man with a tank of gas where the fire occurred

MagnaAngelXJan 4 at 12:17 PM

What does Mandanmi have to do this with lol. Please get an education before posting.

NewYorkUser655031017Jan 4 at 12:20 PM

Speaking of...learn the correct spelling

VenturaS1Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

Probably homeless. Man made for sure

Alejandro0753Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

How can a brush fire happen in the middle of winter?!

howardbeachUser1608225001Jan 4 at 12:18 PM

I passed by and saw a man with a tank of gas where the fire occurred

MagnaAngelXJan 4 at 12:17 PM

What does Mandanmi have to do this with lol. Please get an education before posting.

NewYorkUser655031017Jan 4 at 12:20 PM

Speaking of...learn the correct spelling

VenturaS1Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

Probably homeless. Man made for sure

Alejandro0753Jan 4 at 12:15 PM

How can a brush fire happen in the middle of winter?!

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