A fire broke out Friday morning at Bryant Park’s holiday market in Midtown Manhattan, damaging several booths and sending smoke visible for miles.
The blaze, reported to the Fire Department around 9:30 a.m., was contained by 10 a.m. No injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause.
Bryant Park’s holiday market, officially known as the Bank of America Winter Village, is a major seasonal attraction, drawing millions with its kiosks, ice skating, and food vendors. The market is set to run through Jan. 5, with daily hours varying between weekdays and weekends.
By noon, unaffected stalls and the ice rink were operational, while others were expected to reopen later in the day, according to a spokeswoman.
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