Fire Damages Yonkers Pizzeria on Warburton
A fire at a Warburton Avenue pizzeria was contained to the business and no one was hurt, with a county health inspection set for Friday.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Dining Out
A fire broke out at a pizzeria on Warburton Avenue in Yonkers around 7:20 p.m. Thursday, with heavy smoke coming from the building. Firefighters arrived within three minutes and declared the scene under control just over an hour later, with no injuries and no relocations needed.
Why it matters
The fire was contained to the restaurant, but the incident prompts a county health review of the business before it resumes operations. For Yonkers diners, it highlights how quickly a kitchen fire can close a local eatery.
Firefighters reached the pizzeria within three minutes of the 7:20 p.m. report and brought the scene under control just over an hour later. Fire officials describe the cause as accidental at this time, but the exact source has not been identified.
The players
Westchester County Health Department
The county health agency responsible for inspecting food service establishments in Westchester County, including Yonkers.
The details
Heavy smoke was visible from the Warburton Avenue pizzeria when units arrived. Numerous units searched the building for occupants and checked for fire spread, and the main body of the fire was contained to the restaurant.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026, around 7:20 p.m.: Fire reported at the Warburton Avenue pizzeria.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, just over an hour later: Fire scene declared under control.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Westchester County Health Department inspection scheduled.
Local Food Safety Oversight
Fires at food-service businesses in Westchester typically trigger a follow-up inspection by the Westchester County Health Department before operations resume. The Yonkers pizzeria case fits that established pattern of post-incident county review.
Diners who regularly eat at the Warburton Avenue pizzeria should check for reopening notices once the county inspection is complete. The fire was contained to the restaurant, so nearby residents face no ongoing hazard.
The takeaway
A kitchen fire can be contained quickly, but a health inspection still determines when a restaurant can reopen. Diners can follow the county inspection outcome before returning to a closed or affected eatery.
What happens next
The Westchester County Health Department is scheduled to inspect the Warburton Avenue pizzeria on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Further reading
For more local restaurant coverage, see Dining Out in Yonkers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 12 - Westchester.
