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NYC on fire: FDNY battles large brush fire in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
https://abc7ny.com/post/fdny-battling-brush-fire-inwood-hill-park-manhattan/15543400/FDNY battles large brush fire in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
Firefighters also battled separate brush fires in Queens and Washington Heights
Thursday, November 14, 2024 6:44AM
INWOOD, Manhattan -- The FDNY is battling an extensive brush fire that erupted in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon.
Two fires reportedly ignited around 3 p.m. and spread rapidly across a large area of brush, sending a smoke blanket moving over Manhattan toward the George Washington Bridge.
The fire at Seaman Avenue and West 207th Street was brought under control, but a second one, located at West 218th Street and Indian Road, was still active.
FDNY Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods said there were multiple challenges fighting the fire due to the terrain and elevation Inwood Hill Park, including water issues.
"Obviously there aren't fire hydrants in the middle of a forest," Woods said.
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