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Firefighters from the New Rochelle and Yonkers fire departments were called to the Trinity co-op building on Union Street shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 when the blaze broke out in a single apartment before rapidly spreading with the help of gusty weather conditions.
The six-story building was evacuated, officials said, as firefighters worked to contain the flames in a unit toward the top of the building.
Due to the frigid temperatures, a Bee-Line bus was called to help evacuate at least 20 residents and keep them safe from the conditions and provide temporary shelter.
Shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday, the fire was still raging, with smoke and flames visible from a distance as they penetrated the roof.
While crews battled the fire, Union Street was closed between North Avenue and Church Street.
It is unclear what caused the fire.
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