Yonkers Fire: Cleanup and Rebuilding After 4 Buildings Destroyed

Devastating Fire in Yonkers

• 🔥 A massive fire ripped through Yonkers on Friday night, spreading to four buildings, including one that collapsed.
• ⚠️ The blaze resulted in the displacement of 37 people who lost their homes.
• ⚡ Utility workers have been on-site repairing power lines damaged by the fire.

Impact on Displaced Residents

• 💔 Victims are beginning the rebuilding process, sorting through donated items at the Yonkers Police Athletic League.
• 🏠 One resident, Yos Mari Lisoto, expressed having "nothing right now," highlighting the complete loss of personal belongings and identification.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families like Pablo Perez's, including his pregnant wife and two children, escaped through a back door but lost everything.

Fire Origin and Aftermath

• 🏢 The fire originated in a vacant building and spread to three occupied apartment buildings.
• 💥 The collapse of one building brought down power lines and ignited cars.
• 🩹 Fortunately, everyone escaped the fire without injury.
• 🏨 The Red Cross provided temporary shelter for 26 adults and 11 children.

Community Support and Investigation

• 💬 While the official cause of the fire is still under investigation, some residents suspect the vacant building, often used by the homeless, played a role.
• 🆘 The Yonkers Police Athletic League is currently in greatest need of diapers and baby wipes for displaced families.
• ✅ No fatalities were reported in the incident.