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Mount Vernon Fire Leaves Three Families Homeless

by Chaya Babu Police & Fire 02/18/13  Comment
Fire damaged this multi-family home at 514 S. 7th Ave. in Mount Vernon. Photo Credit: Chaya Babu/The Daily Voice
Three families were displaced in a fire at 514 S. 7th Ave. in Mount Vernon. Photo Credit: Chaya Babu/The Daily Voice

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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. ‒ Officials are investigating a fire that broke out Sunday around 8:30 p.m. in a multi-family home at 514 S. 7th Ave. in Mount Vernon.

Three families were displaced, according to the American Red Cross, which is assisting with clothing, food and emergency lodging.

Officials say the fire started in the basement and left the building uninhabitable. No injuries were reported.

Check back with The Daily Voice for updates.

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