11/09/2024
A wildfire broke out in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, on the evening of November 8, 2024, in the midst of a prolonged drought and dry conditions in New York. The fire, which spread across two acres, was reported just before 7 p.m. and quickly drew the attention of firefighters. By 8 p.m., the FDNY had largely contained the blaze. Authorities issued a Red Flag warning for the region due to the high fire risk, urging residents to stay indoors and keep windows closed to minimize exposure to smoke