SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department was called to 24 Coomes Street for an apartment building fire on Sunday.
Fire officials said that the fire occurred at 8:50 a.m. for a fire on the third floor, the second alarm was triggered for the proximity of the building next door.
According to Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte, 13 people are without a home and are being assisted by the Red Cross. One occupant was injured and was taken to a local hospital for their injuries.
The Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad are investigating.
This is a developing story. We’ll update this story as soon as new information becomes available.
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