Child, 5, in critical condition after fire breaks out at Rochester apartment house
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an early-morning fire on Portland Avenue.
Two firefighters were also injured. They are expected to be okay.
Capt. Frank Umbrino of the Rochester Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit said it’s unclear if the fire was intentional.
Rochester firefighters responded around 2 a.m. to the property, which is nearly across from Rochester General Hospital. They declared this a three-alarm fire because of the size of the complex. Flames were shooting out of the roof when a News10NBC crew arrived.
Chief David Smith said the arson task force, made up of RPD, RFD, and the ATF, are investigating.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided when available.