Sunday morning fire at Bari Manor Apartments displaces 15 residents [Update: GoFundMe to help residents][Update May 27 on cause of fire]
Multiple emergency services responded and the Red Cross was quickly on the scene.
A fire swept through several Bari Manor apartments this morning, leaving a total of six of them uninhabitable and displacing 15 residents. Croton Fire Chief Phil Dinkler told News12 Westchester that the fire apparently started in Apartment 45, then spread to Apartment 50 below it, and also directly involved Apartments 46 and 49.
Emergency services from Croton, Montrose, Ossining, Peekskill, and Buchanan responded and were on the scene. American Red Cross volunteers arrived and set up at tables across the street from Bari Manor at Croton-Harmon High School.
The village put out the following statement this afternoon:
POSTED ON: MAY 25, 2025 - 3:31PM
The Village is relieved to report that no injuries occurred as a result of the fire earlier today at Bari Manor Apartments. We want to extend our sincere thanks to the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department, Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, Croton-on-Hudson EMS, and all first responders for their swift and professional response. Their quick actions were crucial in ensuring everyone's safety and preventing further damage.
The fire has temporarily rendered six units uninhabitable and displaced 15 residents. We're grateful for the immediate assistance from the American Red Cross in Greater New York, who are providing vital support and shelter to our displaced neighbors.
Con Edison will be restoring power to other apartments after an electrician has determined that it is safe to re-energize. Thank you to everyone that is helping our neighbors in their time of need.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Chronicle will update this story as more information becomes available.
Update: Trustee Nora Nicholson has launched a GoFundMe to help displaced Bari Manor residents. Please use this link to access it.
Update May 27: We have some additional details today from Croton Village Manager Bryan Healy. The cause of the fire was investigated by Westchester County officials and determined to be accidental, the apparent failure of a hot water heater. The American Red Cross helped all individuals who wished to be; as far as the village knows, all of the affected tenants were able to stay with friends or family members. Tenants whose apartments were not affected by the fire were able to stay in the building. Healy also denied rumors that there had been water pressure problems for emergency crews fighting the blaze.
The Chronicle will report on additional details as they become available.
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Thank you for the snap of the Red Cross volunteers. We are fortunate to have their services in such situations.