Yonkers Roadways Closed Following Four-Alarm Fire At Artists’ Building

Several streets remain closed in Yonkers, following a massive four-alarm fire on Nepperhan Avenue that took nearly 100 firefighters to knock down. At approximately 4 a.m. on Monday morning, a general alarm - meaning every on-duty firefighter from every company responds - was issued at the former Alexander Smith Carpet building on the corner of Nepperhan and Lake Avenues, which now houses local artists and businesses.

Firefighters Battle Four Alarm Blaze At Artists’ Building In Yonkers

All hands were on deck in Yonkers overnight as nearly 100 firefighters battled a roaring blaze in a historic Nepperhan Avenue building. At approximately 4 a.m., a general alarm - meaning every on-duty firefighter from every company responds - was issued at the former Alexander Smith Carpet building on the corner of Nepperhan and Lake Avenues, which now houses local artists and businesses.