Firefighters Battle Large Brush Fire on Van Wyck Expressway

January 04, 2026 | Queens, NY

Emergency responders are working to contain a significant brush fire on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway south of Jewel Avenue in Queens. The all-hands Box 8493 was dispatched at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 4, with Battalion 50 reporting a large area of burning brush.

Bn-50 rptg a Large area of brush burning.

Officials have not released any information about the fire's cause or its impact on local traffic. Updates will be provided as more details emerge.

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