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Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Flames and smoke were seen on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy’s July 4 fireworks display, with multiple small fires igniting on the platforms used to launch the fireworks.
- Witnesses initially thought the fire was part of the show but became alarmed as the flames grew and produced thick black smoke.
- The fires lasted about a minute and were quickly extinguished by the FDNY using two fire engines.
- Officials confirmed that the fires occurred on the launch platforms, not on the bridge structure itself, and stated the 143-year-old bridge remains safe and structurally sound.
