New Rochelle Apartment Building Fire Leaves 32 Families Displaced

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A three-alarm fire at a high-rise apartment building downtown left dozens of families without a roof over their heads and in need of basic necessities.

Fighting the fire, which is believed to have started on the third floor before 5 a.m., required assistance and coverage from neighboring firehouses, including Mamaroneck and Larchmont. Residents were evacuated and the blaze was quickly extinguished.

No serious injuries were reported, but one resident and one fireman were treated at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital.

The American Red Cross has been supporting the evacuated residents after the fire at North Avenue and The Boulevard forced 32 households from their apartments. Working with local officials, the Red Cross opened a reception center at the nearby Fuller Center on Main Street. There, residents have been able to gather, connect with volunteers and receive emergency assistance.

Red Cross workers are providing meals, counseling and health assistance, such as help securing lost prescriptions. At the Fuller Center, the Red Cross is also meeting one-on-one with affected families to discuss outstanding needs and provide emergency funds for temporary lodging at local hotels, as well as offering food and clothing.