Ludlow firefighters respond to fire at Haviland Street house

The fire apparently started in the dryer, Ludlow Fire Chief Mark Babineau said.

The Republican | Patrick JohnsonA firefighter works on a fire at 46 Haviland St. in Ludlow on Tuesday night.

LUDLOW — Firefighters responded to a basement fire Tuesday at 46 Haviland St. around 8:30 p.m.

All of the home occupants escaped unharmed, Ludlow Fire Chief Mark Babineau said.

The fire apparently started in the dryer, Babineau said. He said when firefighters arrived, the fire was confined to the basement and firefighters were able to put it out before it spread.

He said the rest of the house suffered heat and smoke damage. The extent of structural damage won't be known until fire officials can go back in after the smoke clears, and the occupants would not be able to stay in the house tonight, Babineau said.

The street was blocked off as fire and utility crews worked.