The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family, which includes two adults and four children.
SPRINGFIELD – A kitchen fire caused by unattended cooking on the stove at 166 Quincy St. displaced two adults and four children.
Dennis G. Leger, aide to Fire Commissioner Joseph A. Conant, said the fire was reported at the two-family home just before noon on Saturday.
He said the fire caused between $7,000 and $10,000 in damage, and started in the first floor kitchen. The upstairs apartment was vacant.
The homeowner is Lawrence Shea. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family, he said. Leger said the children all are under five years old.