Rochester Fire Department Battles Massive Five-Alarm Fire at Pallet Express
Firefighters in Rochester, New York, responded to a significant five-alarm fire at the Pallet Express building on Lyell Avenue near Glide Street. The incident began around 11:20 p.m. on June 7, 2026, when crews arrived to find heavy flames rapidly spreading throughout the industrial structure. The Rochester Fire Department escalated the response from a single alarm to a fifth alarm to bring in additional resources and personnel. Despite the intensity of the blaze, firefighters successfully contained the fire to the Pallet Express building, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and no immediate details about injuries or damage have been released. Additionally, the fire caused power outages affecting over 450 customers in the vicinity, with service expected to be restored later in the morning.