A woman has died in a Springfield fire.
Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi says the woman who was at first rescued from a Worcester Street fire died Saturday from her injuries.
“ I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones,” said Commissioner Calvi. “I also want to remind everyone in our community how important it is to have working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan that accounts for two ways out. You may have less than three minutes to escape a fire at home, and smoke alarms are critical to alerting you to the danger. Everyone in your family should know what to do and where to go in the event of a fire.”
The fire at 1342 Worcester Street. Fire officials have not identified the victim other than to say that she was in her 20’s.
“While the cause of this fire is still under investigation, we know that cooking causes more residential fires than all other causes combined,” said State Fire Marshal Ostroskey. “Please remember to stand by your pan when cooking on the stove top. In the event of a fire, turn off the heat and put a lid on it to smother the flames. Don’t move a burning pan or try to extinguish it with water.”
Besides the State Fire Marshal and Springfield Fire Department, the Hampden County District Attorney is also investigating.