8 people displaced following Springfield house fire

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews have been able to extinguish a house fire in Springfield.

Springfield Fire Capt. Drew Piemonte said firefighters were called to the multi-family home at 59 Sycamore Street around 12 p.m. Friday.

Eight people and two dogs have been displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.

No injuries were reported.

Investigators determined that the fire began in a third floor apartment was caused by an electrical malfunction.