RED CROSS PROVIDES CRITICAL MASS CARE TO

FIREFIGHTERS AT 415 ORCHARD STREET

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Friday, February 25, 2011—Firefighters battling a three-alarm fire at 415 Orchard Street, on the corner of Lyell Avenue, in the city of Rochester will get some much needed relief from the Red Cross today. Volunteers were dispatched to the fire around 4:00 PM, bringing with them a supply of coffee, water, and snacks for the firefighters. The Red Cross is also prepared to provide a meal for the crews if necessary later in the evening as they continue to battle the blaze.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization—not a government agency—and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For more information, please visit www.rochesterredcross.com or contact us at 585-241-4400.