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Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York's fireworks show
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York's July Fourth fireworks show, producing flames and smoke before firefighters extinguished it.
- Two fire engines responded to the blaze, and no injuries were reported; the bridge had been closed to traffic during the event.
- Fire officials noted that such fires are not unexpected during fireworks displays, which is why crowds are kept at a safe distance.
- The fireworks show was held earlier than usual due to severe weather threats, which also caused cancellations and evacuations at other East Coast celebrations, including in Washington, D.C.
