7-alarm brush fire along Belt Parkway is contained

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SHEEPSHEAD BAY, Brooklyn -- Firefighters have contained a 7-alarm brush fire burning in Brooklyn.



The fire broke out Sunday afternoon near Knapp Street and the Belt Parkway.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury.

All lanes are currently closed in both directions of Flatbush Ave between the Marine Parkway Bridge and the Belt Parkway.

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