Fire in Springfield leaves 10 people homeless

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - We now know what started the fire that left ten people homeless in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood Monday afternoon.

Aide to the Springfield Fire Commissioner Dennis Leger told 22News, that a burner on an electric stove was left on inside the home at 341 Oakland Street.

Leger says the fire quickly spread up the walls to the second floor in attic.

The Red Cross is assisting the three displaced families with food, shelter and clothing.