Fire

A quick check in now that we are entering spring and you may be doing some spring cleaning around the house. Have you checked or tested your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are working properly? If not, now is the time. Also, if you live in the City of Rochester and […]

Yesterday, authorities identified the Buffalo firefighter who died in an explosive fire at a downtown building on Wednesday as Jason Arno, a 37-year-old married father. Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown stated: “This is a heartbreaking time for our city. Jason Arno showed his bravery and commitment to fire service by putting on his uniform and carrying […]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety and Commission announced 2 million Cosori Air Fryers have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. About 250,000 air fryers in Canada and 21,000 air fryers in Mexico have also been recalled. According to the CPSC announcement and an official Cosori recall website, a wire connection in the air fryers […]

If still have one of those hoverboards be mindful that they do still pose as a fire and safety risk. The fire at a home on Radio Street in Rochester was started because of the failure of a lithium-ion battery. The lithium battery was from a hoverboard. So if you have one of the hoverboards […]

Just a few months ago Comedian Jay Leno recovered from a fire accident in his garage while working on his vintage, now the former late show host found himself recovering again after a motorcycle accident causing him to break several bones. The accident happened back on January 17th where Jay Leno suffered a broken collarbone, […]

Just a reminder ahead of this snowstorm coming between Wednesday night through Friday. If you have a fire hydrant in front of your home, business, or apartment make sure you clear it. The Rochester Fire Department is asking for help from the community as there are about 9 inches of snow expected. If you can […]

Bronx raised Hip Hop artist Cardi B will pay funeral and burial expenses for victims of the Jan. 9 Bronx fire. Cardi B, has partnered with New York City Mayor Erik Adams and his Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to help alleviate the financial burden of the victims’ families following the tragedy. Cardi […]

On Friday night, a popular local restaurant was forced to pause dinner service after a kitchen fire. At around 10 pm, firefighters were called out to the Char Steak & Lounge, located at the Strathallan Hotel. Fortunately, the fire was contained fairly quickly. However, the restaurant director Jason Fulton says the kitchen will need some […]

On Sunday, a clothing drive was put together by the Rochester community at the Teoronto Lodge on Gregory street to help a local family. This drive is to help those who were affected by the house fire last week on Hague street. The victims have lost almost everything due to this fire. The Independent Order […]

After a small fire broke out inside of the Dome Arena on Monday, occupants were evacuated and vaccinations were temporarily suspended. The fire was caused by an electrical problem in the rafters, which in turn caused an LED light fixture malfunction. Everyone was asked to evacuate and sit in their cars while firefighters responded. About […]