Firefighters responded quickly to a brush fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, amid a historic dry spell, battling the flames for over an hour.
October has recorded the second longest rainless streak in New York City history, significantly impacting fire conditions this fall.
Dramatic photos from the park depict flames and smoke rising, emphasizing the severity of the brush fire in the otherwise serene greenspace.
Residents and nearby areas saw smoke from active brush fires, including several in New Jersey, further highlighting the regional fire risk.
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