A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge following a fireworks display for the July 4 celebrations in New York. Video footage of the fireworks show captured the fire burning, with workers in high-visibility jackets seen working to extinguish it.
The dazzling fireworks had illuminated the New York night sky, but reports indicated that the show was paused during the fire-fighting efforts. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the iconic structure remain unclear. Emergency lights were flashing near the blaze, and efforts to put out the fire included spraying water towards it.
The fire was located on the side of the East River, according to reports. Eyewitnesses expressed concern, with one mentioning the incident during the NYC America250 Independence Day fireworks celebration. Emergency crews responded to the scene, working to determine the cause and assess the situation.
In Washington, severe weather disrupted celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Storms led to the evacuation of the National Mall for about two hours. Despite the weather, President Donald Trump confirmed he would still deliver a speech later in the evening, stating on social media that he wouldn’t let rain dampen the 250th anniversary festivities.
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