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Buffalo Fire investigates possible arson on Tonawanda Street

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.

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.

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