Fire Breaks Out in Vacant Springfield Building

January 02, 2026 | Springfield, MA

A working fire erupted at a vacant 2.5-story building on Acushnet Street, drawing a quick response from local firefighters and police. Crews arrived at 22 Acushnet St. to find smoke billowing from the first and second floors. Additional engine companies were called in to form a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). The incident was officially declared a working fire by Chief 2 on Jan. 2 at 10:00 a.m.

2.5 Story Vacant Police Department. Smoke showing from 1st & 2nd Floor. addl Engine Company for Rapid Intervention Team. White Female by orders of chief 2.

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