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Hundreds force to flee fire at Yonkers apartment complex

Fire officials say 250 units had to be cleared after flames broke out at the 19-story Westchester Towers building at 1841 Central Park Ave. around 6:15 p.m.

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Hundreds force to flee fire at Yonkers apartment complex

Fire officials say 250 units had to be cleared after flames broke out at the 19-story Westchester Towers building at 1841 Central Park Ave. around 6:15 p.m.

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