Fatal Fire In Yonkers Called Suspicious, Investigators Say They Found Accelerant At Scene

YONKERS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) - Police say a deadly fire in Yonkers appears to be suspicious.

Investigators say the fire at 144 Waverly Street appears to have been set intentionally.

An accelerant was found at the scene.

Firefighters discovered the body of a man in the home, and a woman with burns over 80% of her body.

She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police are trying to determine a motive for the fire.

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