The cause of the blaze, reported mid-morning Friday, remains under investigation.
Ludlow - 2-3-12 - Investigators continue to probe cause of fire that heavily damaged a home at 72 Prospect Gardens Friday morning. A father and son safely escaped the blaze and called 911.
This updates a story originally filed at 10:52 a.m.
LUDLOW - Investigators continue to probe the cause of a fire that caused extensive damage to a Prospect Gardens home Friday morning.
The owner of the home at 72 Prospect Gardens and his son safely escaped the burning raised-ranch-style home and called 911 shortly after 10:15 a.m., Fire Capt. John Moll said.
The fire started in the basement area and was spreading up the stairwell to the upper level when firefighters arrived, Moll said.
Firefighters remained at the scene Friday afternoon. State Trooper David Percy is assisting the Ludlow Fire Department with the investigation.
The fire department called all off-duty personnel back in to fight the blaze and an engine from Wilbraham provided coverage to the town.
Moll said it’s not immediately clear where the fire started in the lower level. That area consists of a garage, utility room and living area.
Prospect Gardens, a one-way street, was closed for a time while firefighters fought the blaze. Prospect Gardens is off West Street and the property abuts the Massachusetts Turnpike