1 person killed in massive Holyoke fire

HOLYOKE, MASS. (WHDH) - Fire crews raced to save people trapped inside a Holyoke apartment building with flames pouring out of the windows. One person was killed in the massive fire on Sunday.

Dozens of people are now starting the New Year without a home.

Firefighters were able to save a man who was trapped inside the burning apartment building on North East and East Dwight Street. Firefighters pulled the man through the window.

Cellphone video captured the apartment building collapsing on the house next door.

“We took down the structure for safety reasons so we could go in for the investigation,” said Holyoke Fire Chief John Pond.

Fire officials say there were 25 units in the building.

They have confirmed that one person has died, and are still working to learn if everyone was able to get out.

“We are still in the process of locating all of the occupants and the residents from the property,” said Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey.

The Red Cross is assisting the families.

There is no word on the number of injuries. The cause of the fire is still unknown.

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