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Fire alarm at Yonkers Ave triggered by faulty roof HVAC, Westchester County NY

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/9/2025 07:50 AM

Yonkers Ave, New York

A fire alarm was activated near Pierce Street in Yonkers. Fire crews responded and found the cause was a malfunctioning HVAC unit on the roof. The unit was shut down and a contractor was notified.

Audio|Heard on: Yonkers Fire Department

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02:17

Transcript:

00:00

Near Pierce Street, on Sunnyside Drive, Alton Avenue.

00:04

We have an active fire alarm, no specific zone indicated.

00:08

Response units 304, 306, 7471, and Battalion 1 dispatched.

00:14

70 Pierce Street, activated fire alarm for units 304-306, Ladder 7471, Battalion 1.

00:24

[unintelligible sounds]

00:38

Yonkers engine 304-306, ladder 7471, battalion 1, respond to 70 Pierce Street near Sunnyside Drive and Alton Avenue for activated fire alarm.

00:50

No specific indication provided.

00:53

Units 304-306-7471, Battalion 1, respond to 70 Pierce Street near Sunnyside Drive and Alton Avenue for activated fire alarm.

01:04

No specific indication provided.

01:07

[radio codes]

01:18

Can I get responder from the air?

01:23

Responder confirmed from the air.

01:32

Squad 11, Yonkers squad 108, delayed, Battalion 2 remain on the air.

01:38

Red Force Squad 108, starting 9-2, remain on the air.

01:45

Time 2, 10-2.

01:48

9-2.

01:51

We had a defective HVAC unit on the roof.

01:55

All companies confirm the units have been shut down.

01:59

Nearby units are checking the affected units.

02:05

Signals may be exchanged.

02:10

Malfunctioning HVAC unit on the roof.

02:15

Appropriate contractor has been notified, all units on standby.

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Yonkers Ave, New York

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