Two families displaced in Easthampton house fire

EASTHAMPTON — A dwelling hearth on Sunday afternoon displaced two families and drew an emergency reaction from quite a few towns and towns, according to the Easthampton Hearth Department.

The induce of the fireplace at 10 Dartmouth St., noted just just after 4 p.m., is less than investigation by the state Fire Marshal’s workplace.

Initially responders explained smoke was pouring out of the top flooring of the three-tale household and all the occupants had gotten by themselves out safely.

“Under the route of Captain (Sean) O’Leary, crews made an inside assault and have been ready to incorporate the hearth to the region of origin,” the office stated in a Fb publish. “The home sustained sizeable smoke and h2o hurt all over the structure.”

Fire crews from Northampton, Southampton, Holyoke, South Hadley and the Barnes and Westover Air National Guard fire departments also responded, along with the Easthampton CERT group.

“Easthampton Hearth Dispatch was excellent all through this incident and was a great asset coordinating all of the resources during this time,” the Easthampton Hearth Department stated. “Please maintain the occupants in your ideas through this complicated time for all of them.”

The American Red Cross is aiding the displaced people.

Brian Steele can be attained at [email protected]