A large brush fire broke out Wednesday at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Remsen Avenue, threatening nearby homes and prompting a multi-agency emergency response.

The Monsey Fire Department, assisted by Spring Valley FD, Hillcrest FD, and Ramapo Police, quickly arrived on scene and worked to contain the fast-moving flames before they could spread to nearby structures.

Thanks to the swift response, the fire was brought under control in a timely manner, preventing any reported damage to homes.