Electrical fire displaces 2 families in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood

The Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is aiding those displaced.

Dennis Leger / Springfield Fire Dept.An electrical fire at 64 West Alvord Street in Springfield early Friday displaced 2 families.

SPRINGFIELD – An electrical fire that started in the basement of a two-family home in Forest Park neighborhood caused some $50,000 in damage and displaced nine residents.

No injuries were reported in the blaze at 64 West Alvord St. and firefighters rescued a rabbit named Cocoa from a porch on the second floor, Fire Department spokesman Dennis G. Leger said.

Fire damage was limited to the cellar and first floor and there was smoke damage throughout the building, Leger said.

The Pioneer Valley of the American Red Cross is assisting those displaced with food and clothing, said Dawn Leaks, assistant director for chapter support. In all, nine people were displaced, she said.