Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge amid Macy's fireworks display

Updated 30 minutes ago
BROOKLYN (WABC) -- The FDNY responded to a rubbish fire that broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge as the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks were going off.

The fire broke out after 9:30 p.m. Saturday on the Manhattan-bound side of the span and was likely caused by the display.

There are no reports of any injuries.

Videos quickly began circulating online showing a large fire on the bridge.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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