BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo fire officials say three children were rescued from a burning home on Goodyear Avenue in Buffalo with no adult present; and a mother who returned to the burning home was then taken into custody.
According to officials, the fire started at a home on Goodyear Avenue near Genesee Street just before 9:30, Monday morning.
Authorities say two children were rescued by firefighters near the entrance of the home and the third child was rescued from a bedroom.
Investigators say the children, ages two, three, and five, were taken to Oishei Children's Hospital to be checked out, but were not injured.
Buffalo police say 25-year-old Chelsea Patton was arrested and has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.