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Yonkers Fire: Building Collapse Displaces Dozens on School Street

CBS New YorkJanuary 22, 20261 min2,061 views
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Four-Alarm Fire Engulfs Yonkers Buildings

  • πŸ”₯ A massive four-alarm fire broke out on School Street in Yonkers on Friday night, engulfing multiple residential buildings.
  • 🏠 The fire rapidly spread from one building to three others, also igniting parked cars.
  • πŸ’₯ A significant portion of at least one building fully collapsed into the street.

Challenges for Fire Crews

  • ❄️ Icy and cold conditions presented extreme challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
  • ⚠️ Downed power lines initially hampered efforts to access the burning buildings.
  • πŸš’ Fire officials reported that the building collapse occurred almost simultaneously with the arrival of first responders.

Displacement and Investigation

  • πŸ‘₯ Authorities estimate that upwards of 50 people have been displaced from their homes due to the fire.
  • 🀝 The Red Cross is providing assistance to the displaced residents.
  • πŸ” The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
  • πŸ€• Fire officials stated that there are no reported injuries at this time.
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