Williamsburg fire: Blaze at construction site on Bushwick Ave spark smoke across NYC- Videos

A two-alarm fire broke out at a Williamsburg construction site, sending black smoke across Brooklyn and Manhattan. FDNY crews responded Monday evening.

Updated on: Sep 30, 2025, 05:41:12 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A construction site in Williamsburg, in New York City, caught fire on Monday evening, sparking smoke across key areas of NYC, including Brooklyn and Manhattan.

The Fire Department of New York confirmed that they are responding to a two-alarm fire on Bushwick Ave & Boerum Street. Black smoke and the smell of burning was seen and felt in nearby areas, including Brooklyn.

Videos of the fire were shared on social media, which showed black smoke rising from the location as firefighters responded to the incident. Here's a video:

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire and if anyone was injured.

Williamsburg is a neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City. It is located along the East River, directly across from Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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