Firefighters are working to put out a large brush fire in the Bronx, which sent smoke into the air that was visible for miles. Chopper 4 was over the scene of the fire, which was burning in a wooded area of Van Courtland Park, near the Major Deegan Expressway and not far from a number of homes in the area. The fire, which started around 7:45 a.m., is located off East 233rd Street, the FDNY said. “Expect smoke & traffic delays in the area. People nearby should avoid smoke and close windows,” a social media post from New York City’s Emergency Management Department said. Brush Fire: Van Courtland Park in The Bronx. Expect smoke & traffic delays in the area. People nearby should avoid smoke and close windows. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/PosXqPHajp— NYCEM – Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) November 4, 2024 As of 9 a.m.,