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12-year-old boy dies in Rochester fire

Eight others, including six children were taken to the hospital as a precaution.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester firefighters were called out morning for a report of a house fire with people jumping out of the windows.

Crews arrived less than five minutes after the call came out at 9:45 AM and found heavy fire showing out of the front of the one and a half story house.

An aggressive search began after firefighters were told a 12-year-old was still inside. The boy was found and rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Eight others in the home, including six children, managed to escape the flames, but were taken to the hospital as a precaution. Two Rochester Police officers were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The house is considered a total loss. The Rochester Fire Investigation Unit will work to determine how the fire started. 

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