Eastchester Home Damaged During Fire

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – An apparent electrical issue was likely the cause of a fire that started at about 3:30 a.m. at a Lakeshore Drive property in Eastchester.

Eastchester firefighters knocked down the flames in about a half hour.
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Zak Failla

06/26/2013 10:00 a.m.

Officials said everyone was evacuated from the home safely after being awoken by a smoke detector and anxious barking dog. Firefighters had difficulty located the fire, which was confined to the basement and first floor ceiling.

The blaze was extinguished quickly, with parts of the ground floor and basement damaged. The official cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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