Ludlow firefighters extinguish basement blaze on Chapin Street

There were no injuries in the fire, which was reported around 10:55 a.m.

The Republican | Don Treeger04.17.2012 | LUDLOW - Firefighters mop up at the scene of a house fire at 805 Chapin St.

LUDLOW - The office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a Tuesday morning fire at a home on Chapin Street.

Fire chief Mark H. Babineau said the owner of the home at 805 Chapin St. reported the fire around 10:55 a.m. Tuesday.

The fire broke out in the basement, where it caused extensive damage. The fire caused heat and smoke damage to the home's first floor.

There were no injuries.

The home is owned by William R. and Maria Falconer and was most recently assessed at $175,800, according to the town's board of assessors.