"Fireworks lit up the night sky in New York City on the 4th of July, but a devastating fire on one of the city's most iconic landmarks brought the festivities to a sudden halt. A blaze erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the air and forcing authorities to close the bridge to traffic. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but eyewitnesses described a massive explosion and flames engulfing a section of the bridge's pedestrian walkway. As the city's fire department scrambled to contain the blaze, residents and tourists alike were left wondering if the beloved symbol of NYC's engineering prowess would be left scarred by the inferno."
Brooklyn Bridge Fire During 4th of July Fireworks in NYC Yahoo
