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.