Prospect Park Fire Highlights NYC's Drought Challenges

A fire that burned two acres in Brooklyn's Prospect Park may have been accidentally started by homeless individuals camping in the area, according to law enforcement sources. The blaze, which occurred during a dry spell, required over 100 firefighters to extinguish. Locals have noted the presence of multiple homeless encampments in the park, and the site of the fire was littered with trash. No injuries were reported, and the quick response by the FDNY was praised by Mayor Eric Adams and residents.