One man was injured following an outdoor fire in the Bronx Wednesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
Around 60 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to a brush fire around 1:09 p.m. at the Willis Ave. Bridge exit and Bruckner Blvd. near a homeless encampment.
The unidentified victim was taken to Harlem Hospital. His injuries were reportedly serious but not life-threatening.
Footage from Citizen shows a large cloud of gray smoke emanating from the area. The fire was brought under control by 1:43 p.m. There were no reported damages to any nearby buildings.
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