Arson arrest made in massive fire at Rochester building that left firefighter hurt

Rochester, N.Y. — An arrest has been made in connection to a massive four-alarm fire in downtown Rochester last year.

28-year-old Omar Derow is accused of using an “open flame device” to purposely set fire to a three-story warehouse on Canal Street Nov. 18, 2024, ultimately causing its destruction.

One firefighter was reportedly hurt at the scene…

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