Two people have died in Chicopee house fire on Hudson Avenue
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A two-alarm fire early Saturday morning on Hudson Avenue turned deadly when Chicopee firefighters found two deceased occupants of the home.
Chicopee Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski said a neighbor's 911 call at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday alerted the department to the fire at 15 Hudson Avenue. Fire crews arriving at the location saw the two-story home in flames on three sides of the building and coming through the windows.
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The fire was upgraded to a two-alarm fire, and crews began to put out the flames while protecting nearby homes from potential damage. Chicopee Fire said that controlling the fire took over an hour. Rehab units were also on location to provide aid to firefighters if needed due to frigid temperatures.
When firefighters ventured inside the home, two occupants were found dead inside. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death. Chicopee Fire, Police, and the Hampden County District Attorney's Office have offered condolences to the victims' loved ones due to this loss.
The origin and cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the Chicopee Fire and Police departments, as well as the Massachusetts State Police and State Police assigned to the DA's Office.
22News will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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