A wildfire broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Friday night amid historically dry weather, officials said.
According to the FDNY, firefighters responded to the fire burning in a rolling meadow known as Nethermead in the middle of a popular green space.
The FDNY first received calls about the fire around 6:40 p.m., and smoke eaters were actively fighting the fire more than an hour later.
The fire department has deployed specialist bushfire units and drones to detect hotspots within the park.
Fire officials said there were no reports of injuries.
Dramatic photos from the park show The flames create an eerie orange glow through the trees.
You can also see smoke rising overhead.
The city has been experiencing extremely dry conditions for several weeks.
Officials said October was the second-longest rainless month on record for the Big Apple, with just 0.81 inches of rain compared to the average rainfall of about 3.81 inches.
Friday's weather conditions were favorable for wildfires with high winds and low humidity, and the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the five boroughs.
“Once a fire starts, it can quickly spread and spread,” the NWS alert reads. “Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
A red flag warning is in effect for the city, along with Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley, until 6 p.m. Saturday.
Nearby New Jersey had at least four wildfires burning in the state Friday, including one along the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Englewood Cliffs.
The fire was located across the Hudson River from Manhattan and reportedly caused smoke to spread into parts of the city.
with post wire
