A fire that happened Saturday January 7th on White Birch Drive is under investigation. Springfield Fire Department crews arrived on scene to find an attached garage on fire with fire in the attic. All occupants were accounted for with no injuries. One dog perished in the fire.

The fire was fortunately placed under control in under 25 minutes. Salvage covers were used to protect the occupants belongings while crews searched for smoldering fires in the attic. The house sustained extensive fire damage. Red Cross was notified to assist one person displaced by the fire.