Two Pets Killed in Mount Vernon Apartment Blaze

MOUNT VERNON, NY — An apartment house fire Monday resulted in two uninhabitable apartments. Two pets were killed in the blaze, according to the Red Cross.

Firefighters called to a six-story apartment building on Ehrbar Avenue contained the blaze to one apartment. However, a second apartment was also rendered unlivable due to water damage.

The Red Cross was brought in by the city's emergency operations manager, said Carolyn Sherwin.

Volunteers provided compassionate support to the resident who had lost his dog and cat, as well as emergency help for both displaced residents, Sherwin said. That included relocation support, personal items and personal references. Case workers and mental health workers will follow up, she said.