BUFFALO, N.Y. — Officials with the Buffalo Fire Department are investigating an apparent arson that happened in early Saturday morning in the city's Riverside neighborhood.
A building located at 1133 Tonawanda Street was reported to be on fire around 1:50 a.m. Saturday. The mixed-use building has a pizzeria on the first floor, and residential units on the second floor.
Fire investigators say the fire began on the exterior of the building. They are currently investigating if a liquid accelerate was used to start the fire.
The damage is estimated at $45,000 and no injuries have been reported thus far.
Anyone who may have information regarding this fire should contact Buffalo Fire at (716) 851-4515.