FDNY Responds to Brush Fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
A brush fire broke out in Prospect Park Friday evening, exacerbated by the ongoing drought conditions across the city.
The fire, fueled by strong winds, escalated to a two-alarm response as it spread across two acres of wooded land in the Nethermead area, near the heart of the park, around 6:40 p.m.
Over 100 firefighters, including specialized brush fire units, battled the blaze for nearly three hours. Meanwhile, FDNY drone operators surveyed the area from above to identify and target hot spots.
FDNY Deputy Chief Joe...
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