Several fires broke out in Central Park on Tuesday, sending plumes of thick smoke wafting over Upper Manhattan, according to witnesses and officials.
“There were probably three or four fires that I saw to begin with and it sort of spread east of the hill,” said Skye Cleary, a writer and philosopher who lives in Harlem. “I don’t want to make any presumptions, but it’s definitely suspicious.
”A spokesperson for the NYPD did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Jen Carlson contributed reporting.newsletter signupBy submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our
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