FDNY responds to large junkyard fire in Brownsville

Citizen App video shows a massive fire that tore through a junkyard on the block, sending smoke billowing into the sky.

News 12 Staff

Aug 12, 2022, 9:31 AM

Updated 647 days ago

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Fire crews responded to a massive junkyard fire in Brownsville.
The fire broke out at 1888 Pitkin Ave.
Citizen App video shows a massive fire that tore through a junkyard on the block, sending smoke billowing into the sky.


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