The Ludlow fire brigade reacts to three-alarm structural tax

Ludlow-Chief Ryan Pease reports that the Ludlow fire brigade fought against a three-alarm structure fire that left seven displaced people on Saturday evening.

On Saturday, February 22nd, around 10:02 p.m., the fire department from Ludlow was sent to the Brookfield and East Street area to get reports on a structural fire.

The responding crews arrived four minutes later to find a heavy fire from the rear veranda of a two -story residential building for wooden frames.

The Ludlow police officers reacted to the scene and evacuated the building and adjacent buildings before the fire brigade arrived.

A second alarm was met to bring additional staff to the scene, including outside the non-servant Ludlow fire brigade staff, since four non-serving firefighters reacted to two separate medical calls at the time of the fire.

The fire then spread into the attic of the structure, which led to a third alarm that was beaten. The responding crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding structures.

A resident was taken to a hospital to hospital for the treatment of potential smoke inhalation.

Seven residents were driven out and are supported by the American Red Cross.

The Ludlow police and the Ministry of Public Work provided support on site, while Ludlow Central Dispatch provided communication support.

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Rehabilitation unit and Eversource Electric and Gas also reacted.

Additional mutual help was provided by the fire brigades of Wilbraham, Westover, Springfield, Palmer, Chicopee and Belchertown.

The cause of the fire is examined by Ludlow Police and Fire with the support of the Massachusetts State Police Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit, which is connected to the state firefighter's office.

A preliminary investigation suggests that the fire is not considered suspicious.

“I would like to thank the four police officers from Ludlow, who help with the evacuation of the residents,” said Chief Pease. “As always, the work of our community and mutual auxiliary partners was of essential importance in our operations and enabled us to work safely and efficiently.”