FDNY battling brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

BROOKLYN - Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday evening, the FDNY said.

The fire started just before 7 p.m. in the Nethermead, a large meadow area at the heart of the popular park, and the FDNY said it had become a 2-alarm fire by around 8:15 p.m.

Crews continue to work to control the blaze, which sent smoke wafting over the area but has caused no reported injuries. 

New York City is currently in the midst of a historic dry spell, with the city having now gone nearly 40 days without significant rainfall. The city is currently under a red flag warning due to dry conditions and strong winds.