Yonkers Fire Creates Hazmat Situation, Disrupting Train Service

Fire Erupts at Beauty Supply Store

• ⚠️ A large fire broke out at European Beauty Concepts, a beauty supply store located at 143 Woodworth Avenue in Yonkers.
• 🔥 The fire, initially erupting from the roof, has now been brought under control by the fire department.

Hazmat Situation and Toxic Vapors

• 💨 The fire released toxic vapors and hazardous chemicals, including fumes from bleach, creating a hazmat situation.
• 🏠 Residents in the vicinity were evacuated, and those who could not evacuate were advised to keep windows closed and remain indoors.

Transportation Disruptions

• 🚆 Metro North train service between Yonkers and Greystone was suspended due to smoke drifting across the train tracks.
• 🚄 Amtrak service between Penn Station and Yonkers was also suspended.
• 📊 Air quality is being checked by police, fire, hazmat teams, and MTA police to determine when train services can resume.

Cause of the Fire

• 🧪 The fire intensified due to a chemical reaction within the store, described as an exothermic reaction that initiated the blaze.
• 💥 The incident occurred when something reportedly hit the chemicals, leading to their combustion.

Incident Aftermath

• 🩹 One firefighter was treated for a minor injury.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 No civilians were reported hurt.
• 🏠 Evacuated residents are expected to return to their homes shortly.