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5-alarm fire tears through Mount Vernon apartment building

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The fire sparked around 1 a.m. in a seventh-floor unit, drawing a joint response from both Mount Vernon and Yonkers fire crews.

Breakdown
  • A five-alarm fire broke out in a Mount Vernon apartment building, requiring response from both Mount Vernon and Yonkers fire departments.
  • The fire began around 1 a.m.; two residents trapped on the top floor were rescued by firefighters and are now in stable condition at Jacobi Hospital. 19s
  • One firefighter suffered a hand injury and others were treated for smoke inhalation, but all are in good condition. 40s
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation, with speculation it may have started in the kitchen on the seventh floor; concerns about roof repairs have also been raised. 1m 1s
  • No serious injuries have been reported, and firefighters continue efforts to control the situation. 2m 3s
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