Federal disaster aid is being made available to the victims of a massive fire last month in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Governor Patrick requested the emergency declaration for the fire on June 16th that tore through a large apartment building in downtown Holyoke leaving more than 80 people homeless. No one was seriously injured. The federal disaster declaration will make low interest loans available. Initially, the Red Cross provided temporary shelter and the victims received donated clothing and household items following an appeal from Mayor Alex Morse.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
