Four house fires broke out in Rochester, all within half an hour beginning at about 1:45 this morning.
A duplex at North and Bernard Streets caught fire, with 2 people able to escape.
Another 2-family home on Finch Street ignited just 30 minutes later.
Two people got out on their own, with one jumping off the porch roof.
Firefighters had to rescue two others from the second floor.
In all, 3 people were taken to Strong Hospital for smoke inhalation.
In between, porch fires were reported on Seabrook Street and Rosemary Drive.