Fire Destroys Stalls at Bryant Park Market

A fire broke out at the Bryant Park Winter Village in New York City on Friday morning, engulfing at least four vendor stalls and damaging a fifth. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m., prompting a swift response from the FDNY, who had the flames under control by 10 a.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the fire caused heat damage to the roof of a nearby ice skating rink. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, following a similar incident at another holiday market in midtown Manhattan less than two weeks earlier. The Bryant Park market, popular for its holiday offerings, attracts many tourists each season and features a wide array of food and merchandise vendors. Fire officials downplayed concerns about the safety of holiday markets in the city, noting that two incidents do not indicate a broader issue.