Another house fire damaged the top floor of a home in Yonkers, marking the fourth fire crews have battled in the past week.

The fire broke out just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night at a 137-year-old home on Shonnard Terrace.

Flames engulfed the top floor when firefighters arrived. Crews reported heavy fire coming from four windows and made an aggressive interior attack.

The person inside the home at the time had already made it outside before crews arrived. Several cats were safely removed from the house. A total of four people live in the home.

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Forty-seven firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the top portion of the house.

There was heavy smoke and water damage throughout the home.

The Red Cross is now assisting the displaced residents.

Fire officials said the response was challenging due to extreme weather and the location of the home. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.