Fire at Bryant Park Winter Village
A fire broke out at a kiosk in Manhattan's Bryant Park Winter Village on Friday morning, causing a significant emergency response. The FDNY reported that the fire, which began around 9:30 a.m., engulfed a kiosk housing four businesses. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 10 a.m.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/Market-fire-4.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Fire damage at Bryant Park Winter Village">While one kiosk suffered heavy fire damage, a nearby kiosk sustained minimal damage. The ice skating rink experienced minor heat damage. The FDNY's Battalion Chief Joe Castellano stated that the fire was contained to one kiosk.
Emergency Response and Impact
The NYC Emergency Management Department issued warnings about traffic delays and road closures in the area. Chopper 4 footage showed firefighters actively battling the flames.
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2024/12/Market-fire-2.png?resize=218%2C123&quality=85&strip=all" alt="Chopper 4 footage of the fire">The Winter Village shops were scheduled to open at 11 a.m., but it remains unclear if the fire impacted their operations. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the FDNY fire marshal. This incident comes just days after a fire at the Herald Square holiday market.
The shops at the Winter Village are scheduled to close for the season on January 5th, but the ice skating rink and the winter wonderland remain open through March.
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The fire follows a recent incident at the Herald Square holiday market, where a fire damaged several vendor booths. While the market reopened, some vendors will not return this season.
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