Flames spread across balconies during Yonkers high-rise apartment fire
YONKERS, Westchester County (WABC) -- Flames engulfed the side of a high-rise apartment building in Yonkers on Tuesday morning.
It happened at a 16-story building on Riverdale Avenue around 9:15 a.m.
The fire destroyed several balconies and forced residents to evacuate the building.
Officials believe the fire started on a balcony or near one on the sixth floor and then jumped floors via the balconies.
The flames got into a few units that had windows open. In all, about 10-12 units out of 240 were impacted by the fire.
No injuries were reported but a shelter has been set up for residents while authorities assess which apartments are safe to return to.
The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
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