On Wednesday afternoon at Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan, a brush fire broke out and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) was immediately deployed to the area. The fire that started at around 3 p.m. was able to get out of control and spread to a considerable area of bush and smoke off Manhattan drifting towards George Washington Bridge.
Manhattan Brush Fire: Residents Respond Quickly
Social media platforms saw under the post something extraordinary which raised the profile of the incident thanks to Mark Levine, the Manhattan Borough President who posted video footage of the fire and furious flames over large development. In her social media posts, she described the fire in Inwood Hill Park Retouchable quality added to the already strained resources of the FDNY; since October 29, the Department has responded to almost 230 incidents across the city.
Inwood Hill Park Fire Followed by Nearby Wildfires
The fire in Upper Manhattan comes several days after firefighting operations to control the Jennings Creek wildfire had been carried out shifts across New York and New Jersey borders to assist fire units. A representative of the FDNY confirmed the Inwood Hill Park fire, stating that the fire was focused in a small area of Seaman Avenue and West 207th Street.
FDNY Responds to Fire in Inwood Hill Park.
The emergency call was received round 2:40 p.m. As of this time, the FDNY, with approximately 45 personnel, has been on the ground trying to suppress the fire. Firemen are still working due to conditions that they monitor designed to control any further leeway and protect the adjoining cities.
Even Though It’s Not – Inwood Hill Park Fire.
Authorities still do not know what was the cause of the Inwood Hill Park fire, but dry weather conditions might have aided in spreading the fire. Residents have been warned to not approch the vicinity. Firefighters are still on the aggressive trying to extend the flames reach or the impact on Manhattans air quality and the park’s geography.
Wildfires in this vicinity are being dealt with by the FDNY who has the interests of the public above all else.
