- Fire breaks out at NYC’s Bryant Park Winter Village as a large fire erupted at the holiday market on West 40th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.
- Incident occurred shortly after 9 AM on Friday morning.
- Market was closed at the time of the fire, preventing potential harm to visitors.
- Exact cause unknown but no injuries reported so far.
- Comes on the heels of another holiday market fire in Herald Square last week.
- Highlights the importance of fire safety measures in public spaces during holidays.
On Friday morning, a devastating fire broke out at New York City’s Bryant Park Winter Village, causing significant damage to a portion of the popular holiday market.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 AM at the market located on West 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the scene as firefighters rushed to combat the blaze. Emergency alerts were issued, warning commuters to expect delays and road closures in the affected area due to the ongoing operations.
Fortunately, the market was not yet open to the public at the time of the fire, as the shops were scheduled to begin business at 11 AM. This timing likely prevented potential harm to visitors.
While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, no injuries have been reported so far. This is a positive outcome considering the severity of the situation.
The Bryant Park fire comes on the heels of another holiday market incident. Just over a week ago, a serious fire struck Herald Square’s holiday market, located on Broadway between West 35th and West 36th Streets.
That blaze resulted in the destruction of several booths, with one firefighter sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
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These consecutive incidents highlight the importance of fire safety measures in public spaces, especially during the holiday season when markets and festive events attract large crowds.
Authorities will likely conduct thorough investigations to determine the causes of these fires and implement necessary precautions to prevent future occurrences.
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Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by 247 News Around The World