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The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display

The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
New York Times Sunday 05 July 2026, 02:44 UTC By Chelsia Rose Marcius, Mack Liederman and Nate Schweber 1 min read
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Smoke billowing from a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge during an Independence Day fireworks show on Saturday.

Smoke billowing from a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge during an Independence Day fireworks show on Saturday. [Image text:] COAST GUARD
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