Fire Breaks Out at Bank of America Bryant Park Winter Village
Firefighters Respond to Blaze at Bryant Park
A fire broke out this morning at the Bank of America Bryant Park Winter Village, causing minimal damage and no reported injuries.
Details of the Incident
The FDNY received a call about the fire at 9:23 a.m. on December 27. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire in a kiosk located in the park at 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. The kiosk housed four different stores at the winter village.
Fire Under Control
The fire was brought under control around 10 a.m. and did not spread to other areas of the winter village.
Damage and Investigation
The fire caused slight damage to the adjacent kiosk and some heat impingement on the roof of the ice skating rink behind the kiosk. The FDNY Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, but it is unclear at this time.
Comparison to Previous Fire at Herald Holiday Market
This is the second fire to occur in a holiday market in the city in recent weeks. On December 16, a fire broke out at the Herald Holiday Market, which was caused by an electrical issue and deemed not suspicious. When asked about the concern of fires in holiday markets, Battalion Chief Joe Castellano of FDNY’s Battalion 9 stated, "I don’t think they were a concern at all, I think we just had two fires."
Response from Bryant Park
Bryant Park management expressed gratitude for the FDNY’s quick response to the incident and stated that the Rink and The Lodge are currently open, and most of the holiday shops have reopened, with the exception of those affected by the fire, which are expected to reopen later in the day.
Conclusion
The fire at the Bank of America Bryant Park Winter Village is a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the quick response of emergency services. Thankfully, the incident was contained and there were no reported injuries or fatalities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What caused the fire at the Bank of America Bryant Park Winter Village?
A: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the FDNY Fire Marshal.
Q: Were there any reported injuries or fatalities?
A: No, there were no reported injuries or fatalities as a result of the fire.
Q: What is the status of the holiday shops at the winter village?
A: Most of the holiday shops have reopened, with the exception of those affected by the fire, which are expected to reopen later in the day.
