bridge · brooklyn · independence (мост · бруклинский · независимость)
The Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during a fireworks display celebrating the US Independence Day.
Consensus
- A fire occurred on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during a Fourth of July fireworks show celebrating U.S. independence
- The incident happened shortly after the start of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show
- The fire was caused by the fireworks
- There were no reported casualties
Points of divergence
- Videos show thick smoke over a burning section of the bridge, with fireworks continuing to explode nearby and possible ignition of two additional sections — vm
- Some witnesses initially mistook it for part of the show but later became alarmed about potential explosions — vm
- The fire occurred during a celebration marking 250 years since U.S. independence — interfax
- It is unclear what damage was done to the bridge, but the flames extinguished within a minute — vesti
- The fire occurred on the pedestrian portion of the bridge where fireworks were launched — vedomosti
- The Associated Press reported that attendees at Independence Day celebrations in Washington, D.C. were evacuated due to an approaching storm — vesti
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