Boulder Collapse Destroys Yonkers Building, Triggers Hazmat Cleanup

Building Collapse at Peterson Tool Rental

• 🏗️ A two-story building owned by Peterson Tool Rental in Yonkers collapsed overnight.
• ⚠️ The building, which housed construction equipment, was unoccupied at the time of the collapse, preventing any injuries.

Cause of Collapse

• ⛰️ Fire officials attribute the collapse to a large boulder embedded in the hillside behind the building.
• 🌧️ The boulder appears to have dislodged due to rain and possibly natural erosion over time.
• 💥 The boulder struck the rear wall, leading to the structural failure of the southern portion of the building.

Hazmat Cleanup and Road Closure

• 🛢️ The collapse resulted in a hazmat situation as an oil tank was crushed, spilling oil into the street.
• 💧 First responders worked to contain the oil spill and prevent runoff into storm drains using booms and absorbent materials.
• 🚧 Sawmill River Road remains closed between Tomkins and Ryder due to the ongoing cleanup and the risk of further damage to the remaining structure.
• 👷 Cleanup efforts are being managed by a private contractor and are complicated by the need to stabilize the northern half of the building.