YONKERS, NY – The American Red Cross will be on location today to continue helping residents displaced during a fatal fire on Bronx River Road find assistance.
“Any residents of 671 Bronx River Road that have not registered with American Red Cross for Disaster Assistance for the Fire, please do so today at the Scotti Community Center 680 Bronx River Road. Red Cross will be there from 9am -8pm today Thursday March 9th to assist,” the Yonkers Police Department said today.
A fire in Yonkers along the Bronx River Parkway forced officials to shut down the road until the scene is cleared Wednesday morning.
According to the Yonkers Police Department, firefighters were on the scene battling a fire in the area of 671 Bronx River Road. The fire was reported at around 1 am, and firefighters were still on the scene by sunrise.
One person was reported deceased in the fire. Residents of the multi-story apartment building were evacuated and are being tended to by the American Red Cross.
Five other residents were injured.
“Bronx River Road between Midland Avenue and Mile Square will be closed for the near future; other street closures in the immediate vicinity. Commuters are advised to avoid the area,” the Yonkers Police Department said in a statement issued at 8 am.
