Bird's nest catches fire atop Queens light pole

Saturday, September 6, 2025
HOWARD BEACH, Queens (WABC) -- A bird's nest caught on fire atop a light pole in Queens.

It happened just before 6 p.m. on 157th Avenue in Howard Beach.

The nest reportedly came in contact with a Con Ed transformer.



There was no damage to the street or homes below.



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