Brush fire burns near Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx: FDNY.

BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A brush fire broke out near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx during the Monday morning commute, according to the FDNY.

The fire broke out near East 233rd Street around 7:45 a.m., fire officials said. Firefighters started putting out pockets of fire, but the large brush fire was still burning just before 9 a.m., according to the FDNY.

Videos posted to Citizen show smoke billowing out above trees as the fire burned.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for New York City last week, meaning there was a high risk of fire spreading due to high winds. The warning is no longer in effect.

Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.