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6 flee blaze at Yonkers home; cords, tree, heater eyed

Originally published: January 8, 2013 7:15 AM
Updated: January 8, 2013 2:43 PM
By NEWS12  

Four firefighters were injured battling the flame

Four firefighters were injured battling the flame (January 8, 2013 1:00 PM)

More than 50 Yonkers firefighters battled a blaze in two-story home Monday night, News12 reported.

Six people living in the home at 104 Vineyard Ave. escaped the blaze, which firefighters suspect started in the basement.

Investigators said they suspected the fire stemmed from a combination of a dry Christmas tree, a space heater and frayed cords running under a rug that ignited.

The...

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