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Brush Fire Near Grand Central Parkway Causes Traffic Delays in Queens

CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20251 min1,069 views
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Brush Fire Incident

  • 🔥 FDNY crews responded to a brush fire near Exit 11 of the Grand Central Parkway in Queens.
  • ⚠️ The fire started just before 10:00 a.m., leading to the blocking of two lanes of traffic by emergency vehicles.
  • 🚒 Firefighters remain on the scene working to extinguish hot spots.

Weather Conditions and Fire Safety

  • 💨 Dry conditions and strong winds, gusting up to 30 mph, are a concern, increasing fire risk.
  • 💡 Viewers are advised to be mindful of fire hazards and to report any fires quickly.
  • 🏠 Safety tips for heating homes and apartments are also mentioned in preparation for colder weather.

Temperature Fluctuations

  • 🌡️ The morning saw cold temperatures, with the city at 41 degrees, and even colder in parts of the Hudson Valley (23 degrees).
  • ☀️ In contrast, tomorrow's forecast predicts a high of 65 degrees.
  • 🥶 A windchill of 15 degrees is possible next Tuesday.
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