The fire broke out in Great Kills Park near Mill Road and Kissam Avenue in the Oakwood section at about 1:15 p.m.
The FDNY said no structures are in danger at this time, and after several hours, crews were able to get the fire under control.
Eyewitness News viewer Charlie DePrimo shot this video:
"@DarlaMiles7 pic.twitter.com/kgiqUBU3br
— Charlie DePrimo (@Charlie4927) November 13, 2015
The fire is showing up on AccuTrack Radar, too:
That's not rain on radar. It's smoke from the Staten Island brush fire! @abc7ny #oakwood pic.twitter.com/hoy73X7FSE
— Lee Goldberg (@LeeGoldbergABC7) November 13, 2015
The fire spread to five alarms, aided by strong, sustained winds blowing out of the west at 18-23 mph.
