Yonkers Building Collapse After Large Rock Slides Into Structure

Building Collapse in Yonkers

• 💥 A two-story building housing a tool rental company on Sawmill River Road in Yonkers experienced a significant collapse.
• ⛰️ The incident occurred when a large boulder, part of a rock slide from behind the building, slammed into the structure.
• 🧱 The impact caused the concrete block back wall to give way, leading to the collapse of the entire building.

Hazmat Response and Fuel Leak

• ⚠️ Hazmat crews were dispatched to the scene due to a possible fuel leak.
• ⛽ A 500-gallon heating oil tank spilled fuel, which crews worked to contain.

Cause of Rock Slide

• ❓ The exact cause of the rock slide is still under investigation.
• 🌧️ Fire Chief suggests a combination of "mother nature and father time", indicating that cold weather and rain may have seeped into the rocks, causing them to break apart.
• ⏳ The business had been in operation since 1953 without prior issues.

No Injuries Reported

• ✅ Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as no one was inside the tool company at the time of the collapse.
• 🚗 Police closed off a portion of Sawmill River Road in both directions to facilitate the response and cleanup.
• 🏗️ The fire chief confirmed that the building, due to the extensive damage, will have to be demolished.
• 🏢 Business owners, who are in their third generation of operation, confirmed they have insurance.