Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters operate at the scene of a working fire in a vacant house on Myrtle St.

Fire In A Vacant

A Rochester firefighter operates the pump of RFD Engine 5.

Fire In A Vacant

A Rochester firefighter from Engine 13 working at the scene of a working fire in a vacant house on Myrtle St.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters responded for multiple calls reporting a house on fire around 4:40pm. Dispatch advised the address was a 'type yellow' vacant, which means companies should exercise caution due to possible safety issues with the structure. The first arriving officer reported heavy fire on the first floor and ordered an interior attack. Engine 5 had a problem with their pump that was quickly corrected and firefighters were able to stretch two handlines into the two-family house. The fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes, no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Bagley observes conditions at a vacant house fire on Myrtle St.

Fire In A Vacant

A Rochester firefighter sprays water onto a hot spot during overhaul.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters overhauling a vacant house that suffered heavy fire damage.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Bagley briefs members of the media following a fire in a vacant house on Myrtle St.

Fire In A Vacant

A Rochester firefighter stretches a hoseline as crews pick up from a house fire on Myrtle St.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters overhauling a vacant house that suffered heavy fire damage.

Fire In A Vacant

A Rochester firefighter carries tools away from the scene of a house fire.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters overhauling a vacant house that suffered heavy fire damage.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters overhauling a vacant house that suffered heavy fire damage.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters overhauling a vacant house that suffered heavy fire damage.

Fire In A Vacant

Rochester firefighters remove shingles on a porch roof to check for hidden fire during overhaul.