Fire Erupts on Brooklyn Bridge During July Fourth Fireworks
Quick Look
- A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's July Fourth fireworks display, sending smoke into the air before firefighters extinguished it.
- No injuries were reported, and the fire department stated such incidents are not uncommon during fireworks shows.
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Why It Matters
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's July Fourth fireworks show. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported.
A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city's July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Two fire engines were used to put out the blaze, the city's fire department said. Firefighters were seen dousing the flames shortly before 10 p.m. on the bridge, which had been closed to traffic during the show.
A department spokesperson said such fires are not unexpected and are why officials keep crowds at a distance during fireworks.
The show was moved up early because of the threat of severe weather that canceled and delayed other celebrations along the East Coast. That includes Washington, where storm prompted an evacuation of crowdgoers on the National Mall.
Open Questions
- What caused the fire on the bridge?
- Were any fireworks directly involved in starting the fire?
