The NYC Fire Department reported ongoing operations as a brush fire ignited in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, amid severe drought conditions affecting the Northeast.
Mayor Eric Adams assured the public via X that his office was closely monitoring the fire situation with assistance from the FDNY and other local agencies.
The National Weather Service noted a historic drought led to unusually high temperatures, raising concerns for rapidly spreading wildfires across the northeastern U.S.
With a red flag warning in effect, the weather service cautioned that strong winds could exacerbate fire risks, making conditions potentially dangerous.
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