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Woman & 2 Kids Escape a 2-alarm Arson Fire in Rochester.

TWC News

Rochester Fire Department officials now say that  a two-alarm fire on the city’s northwest side early Saturday that caused injuries to a child and two firefighters was intentionally set.

It broke out at about 4 a.m. at 99 Locust Street. Authorities say the house was occupied by a woman and her two kids, and they were forced to go out a back window to escape the fire.

The 12 year-old child sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. Two firefighters also suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The fire was upgraded to a second alarm about a half-hour later because of the heavy fire conditions and the need for more firefighters.

It was declared under control at 5 a.m. The home was badly damaged and officials say people can’t live there until there are extensive renovations. The Red Cross will help the residents out with temporary housing and other assistance.

Randy Gorbman is WXXI's director of news and public affairs. Randy manages the day-to-day operations of WXXI News on radio, television, and online.