Firefighter injured, 11 displaced after fire in Forest Park

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Around noon on Saturday, August 8th, firefighters of the Springfield Fire Department were sent to 491-493 White Street for a report of a structure fire.

When crews arrived to the scene, they noticed the flames coming from the kitchen on the second floor. One firefighter was injured as a result of the blaze and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 3 cats were rescued and 11 people were displaced as a result of the fire.

All residents are currently being assisted by the American Red Cross. An investigation carried out by the Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad determined the cause of the fire to be from unattended cooking.