Fire
A two-alarm fire is currently being fought at the Uneeda Tire Shop on Hudson Avenue. The Rochester Fire Department reported seeing two tractor-trailers and a pile of tires on fire. Over 40 firefighters are on scene. The cause of the fire is unknown, and no injuries have been reported. The shop also experienced a fire […]
A man died after crashing into several parked cars and causing a fire on the second floor of Rochester General Hospital’s parking garage. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and found the driver deceased. The garage’s structure is intact, but parts remain closed for inspection. The hospital is fully operational, with visitors advised to use the Carter […]
A second-alarm fire broke out Tuesday night at the Monroe Avenue building in Brighton that houses Brownstein’s Bagels, a long-standing local business. The fire was reported around 9 p.m., and quickly spread throughout the structure, which also formerly housed Ken’s Pizza Corner. Due to dangerous conditions, firefighters had to battle the flames from outside, relying […]
Omar Derow, 28, has been arrested for allegedly setting a fire that destroyed a warehouse on Canal Street in Rochester in November 2024. He faces arson and vehicle-related charges and is currently in custody after failing to appear in court. https://13wham.com/news/local/arson-arrest-made-in-massive-fire-at-rochester-building-that-left-firefighter-hurt-canal-street-rochester-fire-department-rfd#
A massive fire broke out Thursday night at a vacant four-story building at Dewey and Lyell avenues, prompting a fifth alarm due to its size and threat to nearby homes. The former Tent City building, under construction, partially collapsed. Nearby homes sustained exterior damage, but no interior fires were found. A second fire also occurred […]
A Chromebook laptop went up in smoke at a Rochester charter school on Wednesday afternoon. The Rochester Fire Department is investigating whether it’s part of a TikTok trend that’s left school officials concerned. During the challenge, called “The Chromebook”, students try to set their laptops on fire by sticking thin metal objects in the USB […]
A devastating fire in the Village of Ovid, NY, was traced back to a portable charging device, shedding light on the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries. The fire destroyed multiple buildings, displaced residents, and caused significant damage. Experts suggest that such batteries can malfunction due to physical defects, drops, or improper handling. Ernie Magar, owner […]
A big commercial building located on Canal st will be demolished after a 4-alarm fire Monday night. Reports say one firefighter was injured while fighting the blaze. The building was Reportedly vacant at the time of the fire and its cause is still under investigation. Demolition effort underway after fire at vacant Rochester building
Investigation is being looked into why a home in Greece exploded Monday around 5am near Stone rd. Reports say the home is totally gone and 3 were inside at the time of the explosion no word on their conditions yet. House leveled by explosion, fire on Stone Road in Greece
There’s a federal investigation in the northwest part of the country after 2 ballot drop boxes were set on fire in the Portland Oregon area destroying hundreds of ballots at location. There were reports at another location earlier this morning in the Washington state area. Police have video of a car leaving one the locations […]
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