Crime & Safety
Short-lived Electrical Fire at Mamaroneck Library's Temporary Building
There were no injuries reported after a fire originated from an elevator engine room in the basement of 100 Mamaroneck Ave. and was quickly extinguished by firefighters.
An electrical fire broke out at 100-102 Mamaroneck Ave. at 12:30 p.m. and was quickly extinguished by the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department. No injuries were reported.
It originated from the elevator's machine room at 100 Mamaroneck Ave., said 1st Assistant Chief Robert Pecchia, and was contained and quickly put out.
Although the building was evacuated, patrons were allowed to reenter the structure by 1 p.m.
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The building, located at the intersection of Mamaroneck Avenue and Boston Post Road, houses law offices. It is also the temporary location of Mamaroneck Public Library. The three-story elevator remains closed until further notice.
Correction: The location of the fire was inaccurately stated in the original version of this story.
