While it is rumored the below fire on the Queensboro bridge was caused by an explosion [4], we will reserve judgement for now, although it is quite clear that something did in fact happen on the bridge connecting the Upper East Side and Queens. By all accounts it is likely a car on fire. Whether this was with malicious intent or simply a function of low CapEx, remains to be seen.
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More from Breaking911:
Manhattan: Expect Delays: *Car Fire* Queensboro Bridge Lower Level Queens Bound Vehicle on fire fire, #FDNY [6] responding in counterflow.
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 16, 2013 [7]
Queens: Truck on Fire on the Queensboro Bridge Heavy smoke in the area All lanes closed. pic.twitter.com/5kqTJ1V1CG [8]
— NY Scanner (@NYScanner) August 16, 2013 [9]