Fire in Bryant Park: situation update after the incident in Winter Village
28 december 2024 в 02:13
Where else can you visit besides the Winter Village at Bryant Park during the most wonderful time of the year? The popular Christmas market in New York offers locals and tourists an endless amount of souvenirs and holiday treats to purchase, as well as dining options and ice skating. However, on December 27, 2024, a fire broke out at one of the kiosks in the Winter Village, and visitors were startled by how the fire started.
Find out the situation and the status of the fire at Bryant Park.
The fire started at one of the kiosks in the Winter Village, confirmed by the FDNY. Firefighters immediately arrived at the scene shortly after 9 a.m. Eastern Time, the FDNY reported on the same day.
«Approximately at 9:23 a.m. we received a report of a fire at Bryant Park», - said Battalion Chief Joseph Castellano, according to a statement published by the department. «Units arrived shortly after that and found a fire in the kiosk, approximately six feet by 40 feet. Inside this area were several separate compartments. There was fire everywhere. Units then stretched hose lines and extinguished the fire in a short amount of time».
Castellano added that the neighboring kiosk received «minor damage» due to the fire, and «there was some heat impact on the roof of the rink behind the kiosk».
Castellano noted in his statement that the cause of the fire is under investigation by FDNY marshals. Therefore, the source of the brief danger is currently unknown. However, the FDNY reported that no one was injured in the fire.
A representative of Bryant Park stated that they are «grateful for the quick response of the FDNY to the incident earlier today», - according to a statement received from NBC New York.
The FDNY was able to bring the flames under control by 10 a.m., according to NBC New York. A representative of Bryant Park told the outlet that the rink and lodge are «currently open».
«Most holiday shops have already opened, and we expect all holiday shops not affected by the fire to open later today», - the representative added
Find out the situation and the status of the fire at Bryant Park.
The fire started at one of the kiosks in the Winter Village, confirmed by the FDNY. Firefighters immediately arrived at the scene shortly after 9 a.m. Eastern Time, the FDNY reported on the same day.
«Approximately at 9:23 a.m. we received a report of a fire at Bryant Park», - said Battalion Chief Joseph Castellano, according to a statement published by the department. «Units arrived shortly after that and found a fire in the kiosk, approximately six feet by 40 feet. Inside this area were several separate compartments. There was fire everywhere. Units then stretched hose lines and extinguished the fire in a short amount of time».
Castellano added that the neighboring kiosk received «minor damage» due to the fire, and «there was some heat impact on the roof of the rink behind the kiosk».
Castellano noted in his statement that the cause of the fire is under investigation by FDNY marshals. Therefore, the source of the brief danger is currently unknown. However, the FDNY reported that no one was injured in the fire.
A representative of Bryant Park stated that they are «grateful for the quick response of the FDNY to the incident earlier today», - according to a statement received from NBC New York.
The FDNY was able to bring the flames under control by 10 a.m., according to NBC New York. A representative of Bryant Park told the outlet that the rink and lodge are «currently open».
«Most holiday shops have already opened, and we expect all holiday shops not affected by the fire to open later today», - the representative added
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