A barge caught fire on Newtown Creek, sending smoke over Blissville. Despite no injuries, over 60 FDNY personnel struggled to control the blaze.
The fire, which started from a pile of scrap metal, posed challenges for firefighters, initially extinguished around midnight before flaring up again.
This incident is part of a troubling trend in Newtown Creek, where three bodies have been discovered in 2024, raising concerns about safety.
Newtown Creek's status as a SuperFund site complicates the environmental ramifications of the fire and highlights ongoing issues in the area.
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