Firefighters Battle Kitchen Blaze in Rochester Home on Short Street

January 10, 2026 | Rochester, NY

Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at a two-and-a-half-story private dwelling on Short Street in Rochester on Jan. 10. The incident was reported at approximately 5:46 p.m., with initial alarms noting smoke visible from the structure. Truck 6 arrived on scene at 10 Short St., where crews observed smoke emanating from the rear of the building. A working fire dispatch was requested to address the blaze, which originated in the kitchen.

trk 6 On Scene w/ smoke from 2.5 Story Private Single Family Dwelling. Request White Female fire Dispatch for kitchen fire in the back.

No immediate reports of injuries or displacements have been confirmed, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Emergency services continue to manage the situation.

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