"A CHILLING scene unfolded earlier today as a vehicle erupted into flames on the iconic bridge between Manhattan and Brooklyn. A blaze sent thick black smoke rising, forcing authorities to halt traffic in Brooklyn directions, snarling rush-hour flows. The incident unfolded on the Brooklyn-bound side of the Brooklyn Bridge, according to the FDNY. Officials said the call came in at 2:06 pm for a single vehicle fire."
"No injuries were reported, the FDNY confirmed. The NYPD warned drivers on X: "Due to a vehicle fire in the Brooklyn-bound lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge, expect delays and consider alternate routes." No official cause has been released at this time; the vehicle appears to have been fully engulfed before crews could contain the fire."
At 2:06 pm, emergency responders received a report of a single-vehicle fire on the Brooklyn-bound side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Thick black smoke rose as the vehicle became fully engulfed before crews could contain the blaze. Authorities halted traffic heading toward Brooklyn, creating rush-hour delays and snarled flows. The FDNY confirmed that no injuries were reported. The NYPD warned drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes. No official cause has been released. A local described seeing a car catch fire from the Brooklyn Bridge bike lane. The bridge handles more than 103,000 vehicles daily.
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