«What do we do now?»: residents and witnesses recall chaos and horror during the blazing fire in new York

About 150 residents were evacuated as a result of continuous fire that struck an apartment house in Yonkers (new York).

A massive flame erupted yesterday, March 12, at about 18:15. About 100 firefighters fought the fire that raged all night and until this morning.

«Every firefighter in this town is struggling with this fire,» said the mayor of Yonkers Mike Spano. He also wrote in his Twitter: «Another excellent work of our brave men! Thanks to the Fire Department of Yonkers for the fact that he is the best in the country!»

There will be a formal press briefing shortly regarding a serious general alarm fire that occurred at 15 Parkview Place this evening. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. Another great job by our bravest! Thank you to @YonkersFire_ for being the best in the nation! pic.twitter.com/wE2finQUFA

— Mayor Mike Spano (@MayorMikeSpano) March 13, 2019

And although the injuries and casualties were reported from the affected building is almost nothing left. The witnesses described the fire as «hell», «stuffy» and «burning eyes», as many tenants complain that now remained without a roof over your head.

«The sky was fully lit, it was like hell, said witness Nancy Herran. I can’t believe how quickly it got so bad. You can’t do a full breath, and your eyes burn».

Residents could only watch and hope for the best, when fire destroyed a 6-storey building.

Yonkers general alarm fire https://t.co/v7pnXxicCO

— Glenn Duda (@allhandsworkin) March 13, 2019

«God bless the firefighters, said Christina Magrin. [In such moments] do you know how much they are talented and brave.»

Red Cross helps family left homeless. A temporary shelter was established at nearby Roosevelt High School.

NOW: Fire ravages #Yonkers apartment building; fire slowly spreading since 6. pic.twitter.com/iB6O8YeqBC

— Josh Ludwig (@JoshEiniger7) March 13, 2019

It is unknown what caused the fire, according to preliminary data, began on the roof. Investigators are investigating the information about the plumbing or welding works in the apartment on the 6th floor.

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