A fire reportedly erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge following a July 4 fireworks display in New York City. Live footage of the fireworks show captured the blaze, with workers in high-visibility jackets seen working to extinguish it.
The spectacular fireworks illuminated the New York night sky, but reports indicated that the show was briefly paused to address the fire. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the iconic structure remain unclear, as emergency lights flashed near the blaze and efforts to douse it with water were observed.
The fire is believed to be located on the side facing the East River. Witnesses expressed concern, with one remarking on the fire during the Independence Day celebration and emergency response underway to assess the situation.
In a separate incident in Washington, severe weather disrupted the festivities marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Storms forced a temporary evacuation of the National Mall, although President Donald Trump vowed to proceed with his scheduled speech later in the evening despite the rain.
Trump affirmed his commitment to the event in a social media post, declaring that the rain would not deter the celebration. His speech was anticipated to commence around 11pm local time.