ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday evening on Garson Avenue.

Firefighters say the house is a 2.5-story, three family home. While investigating they found fires on the second floor and the attic.

According to authorities the structure received significant damage to the second floor and to the attic.

It took firefighters about 25 minutes to get the fire under control.

According to authorities one firefighter suffered a back injuries and was transported to the hospital. Additionally, one civilian suffered a minor injury.

Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.


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