A brush fire in Upper Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park was part of a record-breaking two-week period for the FDNY, with nearly 400 fires reported across the city. The department is struggling to keep up with the demand due to staffing shortages and equipment limitations. Firefighters are using drones, specialized units, and drafting water from nearby rivers to combat the blazes. The historic drought has fueled the spread of the fires, prompting concerns about public safety and park maintenance.
Source: https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/11/13/brush-fires-nyc-inwood-van-cortlandt-parks