Approximately 5:39 a.m., the Yonkers Fire Department and Yonkers Police Department responded to 23 Park Hill Avenue on a report of a structure fire. The fire was subsequently extinguished and no serious injuries were reported at the scene.
A third-floor apartment in the building had extensive damage and contained items consistent with possibly being a marijuana grow house. Yonkers Police arson and narcotics investigators are currently conducting an investigation. No one has been charged criminally at this time.
Anyone with information can contact the Detective Division at 914-377-7724. All calls will remain confidential. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the key word ypd plus the tip to 847411.
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