Fire in Greenfield displaces 8; blamed on careless disposal of ashes from woodstove
Updated Feb 03, 2021;
Posted Feb 03, 2021
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GREENFIELD — A basement fire started by woodstove ashes caused significant damage to a duplex Wednesday morning, leaving eight residents in need of shelter, a fire official said.
None of the residents of 603 Leyden St. were injured in the 5:40 a.m. fire, but two pet cats died, said Capt. Alex Cooley. Another cat was rescued by firefighters.
One firefighter was treated at the scene for a minor injury, he said.
The building sustained heavy damage that will require repair before anyone is allowed back inside, he said.