A brush fire along Harrison Avenue at Kingsland Place in the Bronx sent a thick cloud of smoke across the intersection Wednesday evening and quickly tangled up traffic, according to emergency alerts. City officials urged people nearby to steer clear of the area, avoid breathing in the smoke and keep windows shut while crews worked the scene.
An emergency alert posted by Notify NYC and shared on X by the FDNY identified the blaze at Harrison Ave & Kingsland Pl and warned of smoke conditions and traffic delays. The post also included links to multilingual and ASL translations for anyone who needs them, according to the message shared by FDNY.
Officials Warn: Avoid Smoke And Expect Delays
Notify NYC's public alert page carries the full message and lays out how to get city alerts by text, phone or email. It also highlights translation and ASL resources for non‑English speakers and people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For details and sign‑up information, see Notify NYC.
Bronx Has Seen Multiple Big Blazes This Spring
The Bronx has already been dealing with a series of serious fires in recent months. NY1 reported a March Kingsbridge apartment fire that injured 15 people, and News 12 covered an April three‑alarm blaze that displaced families and choked traffic.
If you live, work or travel near Harrison Ave and Kingsland Pl, officials say you should follow verified updates and avoid the area until emergency crews clear the scene. Anyone with a respiratory condition who has trouble breathing is urged to seek medical attention, and residents can sign up for real‑time alerts through Notify NYC.
