2-Alarm Brush Fire In Prospect Park: FDNY

BROOKLYN, NY — A two-alarm brush fire broke out in Prospect Park on Friday night, the New York City Fire Department said.

The blaze started around 6:40 p.m. in the Nethermead — a big open meadow in the center of the park — according to the FDNY. The FDNY said the fire covered around two acres of land.

Sixty firefighters and emergency responders rushed to the scene to put the fire out, using drones to fly over the brush fire and seek out the hottest parts of the blaze, the FDNY said.

No injuries were reported, and the fire was under control about an hour later, the FDNY said.

The fire comes during a historically dry period in the city.

According to Accuweather, there hasn't been any measurable rainfall in New York City since Sept. 30, and New York City has an active red flag warning, as well as a drought watch.

A red flag warning, meaning critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring, was issued for New York City by the National Weather Service.

The warning, which includes the lower Hudson Valley and parts of Long Island, will last until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Red flag warnings are issued when there is a combination of meteorological conditions, like gusty winds and fuel conditions such as dry, dead grasses, leaves, and vegetation, as part of a forecast coordinated with the state's Department of Environmental Conservation.

"We never thought we'd be praying for rain, but we really need rain," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a press conference about the fire in Prospect Park on Friday night.

This is a developing story and may be updated.