Fire on Brooklyn Bridge During Fireworks Extravaganza

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The blaze was extinguished by around 10 p.m., with no injuries reported. The New York Police Department (NYPD) received a call about the fire at 9:32 p.m., approximately half an hour after the fireworks show began. A spokesperson for the NYPD stated the fire was 'very likely' caused by the fireworks display. Witnesses described seeing multiple fires ignite simultaneously, with smoke billowing into the sky. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) used two fire engines to extinguish the flames. The bridge had been closed to traffic during the show, and officials noted such fires are not unexpected, which is why crowds are kept at a distance. The fireworks show was moved up early due to the threat of severe weather, which also affected other celebrations along the East Coast, including Washington, D.C., where storms prompted an evacuation of the National Mall.