New Update: 'Suspicious' Multi-Building Fire Under Investigation In Westchester

A multi-building blaze in Westchester that took the majority of a day to extinguish and had firefighters operating throughout the night is now under investigation by authorities.

A multi-building blaze raged for most of the day on Monday, April 17 in Port Chester on South Main Street (US Route 1).
Photo Credit: *Port Chester Fire Department*

Ben Crnic

04/18/2023 11:10 a.m.

The fire, which started late Monday morning, April 17, in Port Chester at 16 to 18 South Main Street (US Route 1) and lasted throughout the day left numerous buildings damaged, according to Port Chester village officials.

Earlier Report - New Update: Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Port Chester On Route 1, Affects Train Service

Now that the fire has been knocked down, Port Chester police have deemed the fire to be "suspicious" and are investigating the cause in conjunction with the village's fire department and the Westchester County Cause and Origin Team, authorities announced on Tuesday morning, April 18.

The intensity of the blaze meant that firefighters had to be on rotation the entire night after the fire to make sure the area was safe for the public.

The fire also left South Main Street closed between Westchester Avenue and Boston Post Road as officials continued to monitor the area. Village officials are still advising residents to avoid the area.

Additionally, the blaze also affected Metro-North train service, delaying trains and causing at least one train from Grand Central to Stamford to bypass Rye, Port Chester, and Greenwich.

Numerous fire departments from throughout Westchester helped respond to the fire, including firefighters from as far as Yorktown.

Anyone with any information about the fire is asked to call police at 914-939-6332.

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