UPDATE: RPD Says Rochester Apt. Fire Was Intentionally Set, Reward Offered

UPDATE: Rochester police now confirm a three-alarm fire on Rochester's north side -- was intentionally set.

And they're offering a $5,000 reward for informaiton that leads to an arrest.

The fire broke out around 2 a.m. yesterday at an apartment house on Portland Avenue, north of Norton Street.

RPD Captain Frank Umbrino says several people spread accelerant around the home, while a 5-year-old boy and his babysitter were inside.

The boy is still fighting for his life at the hospital.

Two injured firefighters are now recovering at home.

Original story:

There is no word yet on the cause of a three-alarm fire overnight on Rochester's north side, but the Major Crimes Unit is investigating.

It broke out around 2 a.m. at an apartment house on Portland Avenue, north of Norton Street.

A five-year-old child was rescued by a firefighter and was taken to a hospital.

the child has critical injuries.

There is also a report of an injury to a firefighter.


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