A Rochester firefighter was hospitalized with second-degree burns early Tuesday after a house fire on the city’s northeast side.
Officials told RochesterFirst.com that crews made an aggressive attack to make it to the top of the second-floor stairs before being driven back by high heat and exposed wiring. They say several firefighters received electric shocks and were treated by AMR ambulance staff at the scene.
WROC TV8 reported that one firefighter was ultimately taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with second-degree burns to his arms. Officials said it was unclear if the burns were from high heat or exposure to electrical energy.
Firefighters say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
