Three townhouses were possibly destroyed when a fire began Tuesday in Springfield, Springfield Fire Chief Brandon Blough said.
The Springfield Firefighters Local 37 union said firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to a garage fire on Country Place. Just before 3:30 p.m., they said the flames had spread to a three townhouse unit.
Crews attacked the garage fire and then made entry to check the residence. A hydrant was used in the response.
At about 3:45 p.m., crews requested a response from two additional engine companies. After 4 p.m., more additional crews were asked to respond to the second floor in order to pull the ceiling.