WESTFIELD (WWLP) – Firefighters put out a fire on Franklin Street in Westfield early Thursday morning.
The fire started just before 3 a.m. Thursday. Westfield Fire Deputy Chief Patrick Kane said the fire was in a four-family home.
There were five adults and four children in the home when the fire started and they all made it out safely. Deptuty Chief Kane said the smoke detectors were working and going off when firefighters got there.
Deputy Chief Kane also said there were several pets on the third floor of the home, including four cats and a bird, who are all safe, as well. He said the fire likely started in the hallway on the second floor. He said everyone had their doors to the apartments closed which helped to keep the fire contained.
West Springfield and Holyoke fire departments were also called in to help put out the flames.
The Red Cross is now offering assistance to the families. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
