NYC's Brooklyn bridge erupts in FLAMES during July 4 fireworks

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 03:14 BST, 5 July 2026 | Updated: 12:17 BST, 5 July 2026

New York City's Brooklyn Bridge erupted in flames during the Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza on Saturday.Video posted online showed a flume of smoke billowing into the sky from a ball of fire on the span over the East River as fireworks burst around it.A spokesperson for the New York Police Department told The New York Times it received a call about a fire on the bridge at 9.32pm, just about half an hour after the fireworks show started.It was then extinguished by around 10pm. The fire was 'very likely' caused by the fireworks extravaganza, the spokesperson noted.No injuries were reported. But the unexpected site caused some panic in the crowd.'At first I thought it was supposed to happen, but then I was scared it would explode,' Nearing Khoula, 24, a tourist from France, told the New York Post.'I thought the bridge was made of wood, so I was scared.' A fire erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge during the Macy's July 4 Fireworks extravaganza A spokesperson for the New York Police Department said the fire was 'very likely' caused by the fireworks showJoin the discussionShould NYC rethink its iconic fireworks displays after the Brooklyn Bridge fire scare?What's your view?Khoula went on to describe how she saw four fires ignite on the bridge at the same time, and some 'extra fireworks exploded due to the fire.''It started as a small fire and got bigger,' added Mohamed Shaban, 31, of Egypt. 'There was too much black smoke.'When the fireworks show then ended, flashing red lights from the emergency vehicles on the bridge could be seen. President Donald Trump later referenced the Brooklyn Bridge in his speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States - and even featured a flag from the iconic landmark. The Daily Mail has reached out to the Fire Department of New York and the New York Police Department for more information. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.