Three-Alarm Brush Fire Hits Upper Manhattan

A significant brush fire broke out in Upper Manhattan on Tuesday, November 19, along Harlem River Drive near 155th Street, prompting a three-alarm response from the FDNY. The fire consumed less than a quarter-acre of land, with over 100 firefighters and emergency personnel on-site to manage the situation. New York City has experienced over 300 brush fires in November alone, a trend described as 'beyond unprecedented' by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine. Traffic disruptions were reported as firefighters closed the busy exit on Harlem River Drive to address the blaze. Officials warned local residents to remain cautious of smoke and traffic delays in the area.