A devastating four-alarm blaze ravaged parts of southwest Yonkers late Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing dozens of residents. The fire broke out at 160 School St in the School Street neighborhood, rapidly spreading to adjacent buildings and vehicles before crews could respond.
As firefighters from both local and neighboring departments rushed to the scene, they were met with heavy fire activity across the block, indicating that the blaze had spread quickly among closely spaced structures. Despite their valiant efforts, nine apartments were left severely damaged, and an astonishing 28 people found themselves without a home.
Miraculously, only minor injuries were reported, but the sheer scale of the disaster was underscored by the number of displaced residents. According to PJ Goldfeder, spokesperson for Yonkers Fire, the cause of the blaze is still under investigation, leaving officials and residents alike grappling with questions about what led to this catastrophic event.
The road closures that followed the fire added another layer of complexity, as crews worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and clear a path for emergency responders. As ABC7 reported, the heavy fire activity was evident across the block, a stark reminder of the ferocity of the inferno. The swift response from multiple departments ultimately prevented the situation from deteriorating further, but the aftermath remains far from ideal for those affected by this devastating disaster.
As firefighters from both local and neighboring departments rushed to the scene, they were met with heavy fire activity across the block, indicating that the blaze had spread quickly among closely spaced structures. Despite their valiant efforts, nine apartments were left severely damaged, and an astonishing 28 people found themselves without a home.
Miraculously, only minor injuries were reported, but the sheer scale of the disaster was underscored by the number of displaced residents. According to PJ Goldfeder, spokesperson for Yonkers Fire, the cause of the blaze is still under investigation, leaving officials and residents alike grappling with questions about what led to this catastrophic event.
The road closures that followed the fire added another layer of complexity, as crews worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and clear a path for emergency responders. As ABC7 reported, the heavy fire activity was evident across the block, a stark reminder of the ferocity of the inferno. The swift response from multiple departments ultimately prevented the situation from deteriorating further, but the aftermath remains far from ideal for those affected by this devastating disaster.
This is like the ultimate example of how our infrastructure and emergency services are just not on par with what we need. I mean, 28 people without a home? It's unbelievable! And we all know the real question here isn't even about who started that fire, it's about why our fire department can't even contain one in time 
. We're always talking about how we want more resources for our local governments, but until they actually follow through on those promises, we'll just keep seeing tragedies like this. And don't even get me started on the road closures 
. It's just another example of how bureaucratic red tape can hinder progress and leave people in crisis situations. We need to demand more from our leaders and start holding them accountable for these kinds of disasters 
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I mean, 28 people without a home is just crazy 
. I hope they can get the help they need ASAP 
. The fire department did their best, but I'm sure it was super tough with all those buildings close together 
. Road closures added to the stress, I bet 
. The good news is that nobody got seriously hurt, so fingers crossed for full recovery 
. Can't wait for updates on what happened and how they're gonna rebuild 
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omg what's goin on in Yonkers?! nine apartments burnt to a crisp and 28 ppl left homeless 
that's insane! i mean i know fires can happen anywhere but this is like somethin outta a movie 
the fire department did an amazing job containin it tho, but those displaced ppl need all the help they can get 
hope the investigation finds out what caused it and that ppl get the support they need ASAP 
Those firefighters were puttin' their lives on the line to save others 
can't believe what's happening in our neighborhoods anymore... i mean, i know we've seen fires like this before but still it's so heartbreaking to see ppl losing their homes and livelihoods. 28 people without a place to call their own? that's just not right 
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It's always better to be safe than sorry, right?
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i hope the investigation finds out whats going on and that they get the help they need ASAP 
the roads getting closed was probably to make sure everyone got out safely but u know its one thing dealing with a fire and another thing being homeless 
. I'm glad nobody got seriously hurt, but seriously though, what were they doing with those candles 
or something?! You'd think the city would've done some basic maintenance checks on buildings like that before now... anyway, my heart goes out to all those displaced residents 
. Guess it just goes to show that even with all the resources and training, sometimes fires can still be super unpredictable 
. Anyway, I hope everyone affected by this disaster gets the support they need 
This is absolutely devastating 
... and it's just 1 apartment complex 
. You can imagine how chaotic it must've been for the crews tryin' to put out the fire while dealin' with all them displaced ppl 
. I hope they find out what happened 'n do somethin' to prevent this from happenin' again, that's the least we can do 
, you know? Like, how do nine apartments get damaged so badly in like two seconds? And 28 people gotta go homeless? That's insane