Chicopee crews investigate cause of residential fire on Circle Drive
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews were called to a residential fire on Circle Drive in Chicopee Thursday afternoon.
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Our 22News crews arrived on the scene just around 4:30 p.m., and could see multiple fire crews, as well as an ambulance, and police.
Significant damage to the roof and side of the home could be seen with multiple firefighters going in and out of the home. A cat also seemed to be rescued. We have reached out to Chicopee Fire for more information on how the fire started.
There is no word on whether anyone was home or injured. We will continue to update this story and bring updated information as soon as it becomes available.
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