Yonkers- Roach Bomb Explosion 07-21-08

[Truck4 48]

Date: 07-21-08

Time: 2111hrs

Location: 8 Beaumont Circle X Shoreview Drive/Central Ave

Units Operating: E-314, 311/Collapse Unit, 310, 312; L-70, 75; R-1, B-2, Safety

Description Of Incident: Gas explosion in a 2-story garden apartment complex.

Writer: Truck4

2111hrs- Caller states the building shook and her ceilling collapsed.

2116hrs- L-70 10-84, rpts gas explosion and req. Con Ed. Empress to the scene for stand-by.

2118hrs- B-2 rpts no fire ATT. Co's evacuating the building and checking damage.

2122hrs- B-2 rpts gas explosion on the 2nd floor. All residents accounted for. Req. Building Dept.