Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s 4th of July fireworks show

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday during the city's July Fourth fireworks show. The situation became concerning after flames spread rapidly, and plumes of smoke could be seen coming out of the site.

The authorities maintained that no injuries were reported in the incident. Two fire engines were used to put out the blaze, the city’s fire department said. Firefighters were seen dousing the flames shortly before 10 pm (local time) on the bridge, which had been closed to traffic during the show, The Associated Press reported.

Meanwhile, a department spokesperson said that such fires are not unexpected and are why officials keep crowds at a distance during fireworks.

It is pertinent to note that the fireworks show was moved up early because of the threat of severe weather that cancelled and delayed other celebrations along the East Coast. That includes Washington, where a storm prompted an evacuation of crowdgoers on the National Mall.

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