Investigators: 8-year-old boy, 2 teens caused massive warehouse fire in New York

by WHAM Staff

Thu, June 8th 2023, 2:56 PM UTC

FILE - Crews are battling a large fire in Rochester, N.Y. on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo by John Washnis/WHAM)

FILE - More than a dozen homes were evacuated after a fire at a 52,000-square-foot warehouse fire in Rochester, N.Y. on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo by John Washnis/WHAM)

FILE - More than a dozen homes were evacuated after a fire at a 52,000-square-foot warehouse fire in Rochester, N.Y. on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo by Ben Vahey/WHAM)

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FILE - Crews are battling a large fire in Rochester, N.Y. on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo by John Washnis/WHAM)

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHAM) — Two teenagers face charges for a massive warehouse fire in New York that damaged nearby homes, flooded properties and displaced some neighbors nearly three months ago.

The five-alarm fire erupted March 13 in Rochester and destroyed the 52,000-square-foot warehouse. It also caused damage to multiple homes, totaling more than $1 million.

Investigators determined three juveniles, ages 8, 14 and 15, entered the warehouse, poured flammable liquid onto a pillow and lit it on fire.

The two teens are charged with arson and were issued appearance tickets.

The 8-year-old cannot be charged under New York state law and was turned over to his parents.

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