Summary:
New York City is facing an unprecedented wildfire threat due to a historic drought and abnormally warm weather.
The dry conditions have fueled several brush fires across the city's five boroughs, with some reaching multiple alarms and threatening life and property.
A major fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, reached two alarms, with dramatic photos showing flames engulfing the park's trees.
The FDNY has responded to "hundreds" of brush fires in recent weeks, urging New Yorkers to be cautious when disposing of cigarette butts and to stay on designated trails when visiting parks.
Mayor Eric Adams has banned grilling in city parks and urged residents to stay indoors if they have respiratory issues.
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality warning for the city due to smoke from wildfires.
The warning remains in effect through midnight.
NYC Battles Wildfires Amid Historic Drought
New York City is facing an unprecedented wildfire threat due to a historic drought and abnormally warm weather. The dry conditions have fueled several brush fires across the city's five boroughs, with some reaching multiple alarms and threatening life and property.
One major fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, reached two alarms, with dramatic photos showing flames engulfing the park's trees. The FDNY has responded to "hundreds" of brush fires in recent weeks, urging New Yorkers to be cautious when disposing of cigarette butts and to stay on designated trails when visiting parks.
Mayor Eric Adams banned grilling in city parks and urged residents to stay indoors if they have respiratory issues.
The drought has also affected surrounding regions, with a wildfire along the New Jersey border with New York visible from space. This fire has burned through at least 39 acres of wooded areas off the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs, just across the Hudson River from New York.
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality warning for the city and the lower Hudson Valley region due to smoke from wildfires. The warning remains in effect through midnight.
Key Takeaways:
- A historic drought and warm weather have fueled multiple brush fires across NYC.
- The FDNY has responded to hundreds of fires in recent weeks, with some threatening life and property.
- Mayor Adams has banned grilling in city parks and urged residents to stay indoors if they have respiratory issues.
- An air quality warning remains in effect for the city due to smoke from wildfires.
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