A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge following a July 4 fireworks display in New York. Video footage of the fireworks revealed the fire with workers in high-visibility jackets attempting to put it out.
The stunning fireworks show illuminated the New York night sky, but it was paused to address the fire. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the iconic bridge remain unclear. Emergency lights flashed near the blaze, and efforts were made to extinguish it with water.
The fire is located on the side of the East River. Witnesses reported the incident during the NYC America250 Independence Day fireworks event, expressing concern as emergency crews responded to the scene.
In Washington, severe weather disrupted celebrations for America’s 250th independence anniversary. Storms led to the evacuation of the National Mall for about two hours, but President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to deliver a speech later in the evening.
President Trump expressed determination in a social media post, vowing not to let rain dampen the significance of the 250th anniversary celebrations. His speech was scheduled for around 11 pm local time.
