Arson on Deshler Street latest in string of fires in the area

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Arson has been determined as the cause of a fire in the latest of a string of blazes on Deshler Street, Buffalo fire officials said Thursday.

Crews responded to 19 Deshler Street around 3:20 a.m. Thursday. When crews arrived the home was fully engulfed and crews were able to put the fire out.

The property was vacant due to sustaining fire damage in a previous blaze on Sept. 26. There were no injuries.

A nearby home, 23 Deshler, caught fire three times between Sept.