Archive · 25 Oct 2025
SUV Fire Halts Traffic on Brooklyn Bridge
On a Friday afternoon, a car on the Brooklyn Bridge caught on fire, causing a big problem for everyone trying to get across.
The fire started in an SUV, and soon thick, black smoke filled the air.
Firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the fire.
Because of the fire, the police had to close the bridge to all cars.
This caused many cars to get stuck in traffic and made people late for their evening plans.
Luckily, the firefighters were able to put out the flames.
The reason for the fire is still unknown.
An SUV caught fire on the Brooklyn-bound side of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The fire caused significant traffic delays, prompting authorities to close the bridge.
The FDNY responded to the incident after receiving a call around 2:06 pm.
Footage showed thick black smoke and emergency sirens approaching the scene.
No official cause for the fire has been released.
- Who
- FDNY and NYPD responded to the incident.
- What
- An SUV caught fire on the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to traffic halt.
- When
- October 24, 2025, around 2:06 pm.
- Where
- Brooklyn-bound lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City.
- Why
- The cause of the fire has not been officially released.
- Event
- Vehicle fire
- Location
- Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn-bound lanes
- Date
- October 24, 2025
- Time
- Approx. 2:06 pm (local)
- Response
- One engine and one ladder company from FDNY
- Traffic Impact
- Bridge closed to traffic in both directions; significant delays