"Scores of squirrels, birds, raccoons, skunks and other critters that call the Brooklyn oasis home were forced to flee the burned sector—and it could take years for them to return, according to wildlife experts."
"It will take many seasons for the forest to recover from the loss of all its ground cover," a park official noted, emphasizing the long-term impact on the ecosystem.
Despite the initial alarming reports, I found that plenty of acorns and leaves remained underfoot and only a few trees showed burn marks.
The Prospect Park fire, though contained quickly, revealed a stark reality of forest health in the urban community, as the flames illuminated the trees in an orange glow.
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