The State Fire Marshal's Office says that a 63 Wilmont Street fire Friday morning was accidental in nature, but specifics surrounding what happened are still being investigated.
The fire is being investigated by the Springfield Fire Department, Springfield Police Department, State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office, and State Police assigned to the Hampden DA’s office.
What we know so far is that the fire began in the second floor living area and it was caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials.
“Smoking materials cause more fatal fires than all other known causes combined,” said State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. “Please don’t smoke in bed, when you’re drowsy, or when you’re impaired, and be sure there are working smoke alarms on every floor.”
Fire officials reminded residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks this weekend. If the alarm takes alkaline batteries then replace them with fresh ones, and if the manufacturing date printed on the back is more than 10 years old then replace the alarm.
(Photo Provided By Springfield Fire Department)