Overview
- Flames broke out around 7 p.m. on School Street just off South Broadway and spread across neighboring residences.
- The origin building collapsed into the street, igniting parked cars and tearing down charged power lines.
- Freezing temperatures, icy footing and frozen gear hampered the initial firefighting effort.
- Every Yonkers firefighter responded, with mutual aid from nearby departments to contain the blaze.
- Roughly 30 to 50 residents are displaced, with a shelter at Cesar Chavez School and Red Cross assistance in place.