alarm activation at two adjacent buildings in yonkers, Yonkers NY

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/11/2025 03:36 AM

Yonkers, NY

An alarm activated at two adjacent buildings in Yonkers. Firefighters found the key holder and checked inside the buildings. One alarm was linked to water flow from a hydrant across the street. The buildings were ventilated, the power was shut down, and the issue was resolved before units were dismissed.

Audio|Source: Yonkers Fire Department

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Transcript:

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7184 investigating.

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7-184 investigating.

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Preciate under. Rep.

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(number withheld).

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D1.

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Press you down here.

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Service.

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My agency is already in 92.

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Engine 309 to August.

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Engine 309.

00:39

I found the key holder for near 1013.

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I was able to make my way in.

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It's all clear in here.

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I'm not able to reset the alarm at this time.

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You might be getting another alarm there.

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I don't know.

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Or unable to reset the alarm.

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The alarm at near 1015 is from a water flow across the street in essence, so it's until we set down that hydrant.

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We might have to reset this later.

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Now into the Yonkers.

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In two. Two.

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The building is completely ventilated and the issue has been resolved with the exact dock tower has been shut down.

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The building mechanic is unseen.

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Companies are picking up at this time.

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We're just awaiting FIU.

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We're going to start releasing companies.

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Rescue is going to be 10-8[1] and squad is going to be 10-8.

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The building is completely ventilated, the issue has been resolved with the HVAC system, the power is shut down.

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Mechanic is on scene, companies are picking up at this time.

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Squad 11 and rescue 1 in 10.

Police codes explained

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10-8: In service / Available for calls

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