Large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park under control: FDNY

Firefighters are battling large brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

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