The New Rochelle Fire Department is on the scene of a house fire at 217 Clinton Avenue. The Fire department received a call around 8:54 pm. We have a reporter going to the scene. So far the fire department has 4 engines and 2 ladder trucks on the scene as well as a deputy chief and New Rochelle ‘s fire chief. Mayflower avenue is closed in both directions as well is Clinton ave from Eastchester road to Mayflower Avenue.
910pm: Ladder 11 and engine 25 relocated to Station 3 North Avenue.
914pm: 2032 reports fire is in basement two lines are stretched checking for extension to other parts of house.
929pm: 2302 reports fire under control releases 1 engine to duty from scene.
933pm: another call comes in at 130 Centre Avenue report of gas smell car 2303 Engine 21 and Ladder 11 responding.
This now leaves the city with one engine to cover the entire city.