Apartment Building Fire 247 Drake Avenue New Rochelle

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

IMG 1385A fire broke out at 247 Drake Avenue in New Rochelle around 10:45am Friday morning forcing all the residents of the building out into the cold streets.IMG 1388 First units on the scene reported fire out the windows on the second floor.IMG 1386A 2 alarm was called and M/A aid was brought into the city from Yonkers and Eastchester. The fire was declared under control at 11:27 am.

Update- New Rochelle YMCA has offered there building as a warming place. New Rochelle police brought a bus to the scene so residents can stay warm.

Con Edison is on the scene and New Rochelle fire department is calling in off duty members to staff extra manpower.

Update- friend of talk of the sound took some photo’s Thanks BOOMER!

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