Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during fireworks display
A fire occurred on the Brooklyn Bridge during a fireworks show in New York. Authorities reported no injuries. (sources: ap, nytimes, nypost)
The Brooklyn Bridge experienced a fire during a fireworks display. The fire was extinguished shortly after it started.
- The fire broke out during a fireworks display on the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Authorities reported that the fire was extinguished shortly after 10 p.m.
- No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns during large public events.
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This story is about Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during fireworks display. This bill would require certified contractors and trained personnel for certain bridge-project activities.
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- require vulnerability assessments and risk-reduction plans for covered bridges • make noncompliant bridge owners ineligible for future federal grants tied to that bridge and establish a DOT bridge.