Apartment fire in Pittsfield displaces six people, kills two cats

Apartment fire in Pittsfield displaces six people, kills two cats Andrew Yocum WNYT PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WNYT)- On November 9, the Pittsfield Fire Department was dispatched to 54-56 Worthington Place on reports of a structure fire. Two engines, one truck, and one car were dispatched and arrived within 60 seconds of leaving the station. According to Deputy Chief Neil Myers, there was smoke reported from the first and second floor. All human occupants were accounted for upon arrival. The main body of fire on the first floor was knocked down within a few minutes. All other hot spots and fires were under control within 30 minutes. Three cats were found in the fire. Only one was alive. According to Myers, the occupants were upstairs at the start of the fire and were able to quickly leave the apartment with no injuries. Three adults, three children, two dogs, and a cat were displaced from the two apartments. Red Cross responded and assisted with housing and necessities. The fire remains under investigation by PFD Fire investigation unit and is believed to be unintentionally started.