Fire
Two children were airlifted to a burn center and a father was hospitalized after a tabletop fireplace flared up while they were roasting marshmallows at a backyard gathering in Oceanside, California. Officials noted the product had previously been warned about due to flash fire hazards. Children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong
An early Sunday morning apartment fire at 3640 Lake Road in the Town of Clarkson near Brockport displaced about 30 residents and affected 21 units. Firefighters from 15 departments responded after multiple 911 calls reported the blaze shortly before 5 a.m. One resident was rescued, four people were treated and released, and several pets were […]
Authorities are investigating a series of suspected arson incidents involving dumpster fires along the Jefferson Road corridor in Henrietta. According to Mark Cholach, crews from the Henrietta Fire District responded to four separate locations near Jefferson Road and East Henrietta Road between 4:45 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Monday. Investigators determined that four dumpsters and one standalone garbage can were […]
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 […]
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