Field fire near Western Lights Plaza in Syracuse

A large fire occurred in a field next to the Western Lights Plaza mall in Syracuse, New York, on Wednesday evening. The fire, part of a bush fire in the Skunk City area, started around 7:15 p.m. Visitors at the mall took photos of the flames and shared them online. Some people living nearby were evacuated as a safety measure. Firefighters have since reported that the flames are no longer active. Crews remain on site to check for any remaining hot spots in the area. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.