Firefighter injured during house fire on Parkway
Jan 04, 2025
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A house caught fire overnight Saturday in Rochester on Parkway near Costar Street. When firefighters with the Rochester Fire Department arrived to the house they saw flames coming from the rear of the home at around 3:30 a.m.
"Harsh weather conditions, including cold temperatures and high winds, created additionalchallenges," firefighters said. "The winds accelerated the spread of the fire, while the freezing temperatures increased the risk of frozen hose lines and equipment. To manage these conditions, an additional unit was dispatched to assist."
According to the RFD, part of the roof at the rear of the home collapsed. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control at 4:38 a.m., with crews remaining on scene until 6 a.m.
One firefighter was injured while responding to the fire. That firefighter was transported for medical treatment and has been released. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Firefighters say the home was unoccupied when the fire broke out, and it's believed to have been under renovation.