ATTLEBORO CITYWIDE NEWS

Fatal Fire in Lincoln RI

LINCOLN,RI- A fast moving fire just after 5:00am today, in the Fairlawn section of town, took the life of a 7 year old boy. Fire crews from Saylesville reported heavy fire conditions on arrival from the Cape style house with reports of occupants trapped. It was also reported that other residents of the home saved themselves by jumping from the second floor.

The fire, which took place at 3 Earl Street, took over an hour to bring under control after firefighters were order out of the building due to deteriorating conditions and water problems in the area.

The fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshall's Office. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Photos and video courtesy of Phil Sullivan at www.wellinvolved.com .

 

 

Fire Destroys Cumberland, RI Hair Salon Following Possible Break In

CUMBERLAND,RI- Cumberland, Rhode Island firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at 1150 Mendon road around 11:45 pm Tuesday night. Upon arrival companies had heavy black smoke billowing from the one story commercial structure which houses a hair salon. Crews attempted to make an aggressive interior attack however were driven back by intense heat and poor visibility. Shortly after the deployment of the initial attack lines firefighters were ordered out of the building. Although it appears as though the salon was closed at the time of the blaze, it has been reported by several people on the scene there was a break in shortly before the fire occurred. This has yet to be confirmed by police. No injuries were reported. The building is a total loss.
Story and Photos by: Scott Langille

 

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2nd Alarm in Providence RI

PROVIDENCE, RI- A 2 alarm fire early this evening tore through a 3 story apartment house on Manton Avenue and Salmon Street in Rhode Island's capital city. First due fire companies reported heavy fire conditions in the building which eventually ripped through the roof. Two Tower Ladders quickly extinguished the fire and firefighters remained onscene for extensive overhaul of the building. Fire Chief George Farrell declared the fire in the vacant building suspicious.

 

 

 

Third Alarm Woonsocket, RI

WOONSOCKET- Firefighters battled a stubborn fire Monday night in a four story wood frame multi family dwelling. Upon arrival Woonsocket Fire Dept. encountered heavy fire conditions through out the building. Command quickly called for mutual aid to the scene and the blaze went to three alarms. Crews were pulled out of the building twice do to heavy fire conditions, and went to defensive operations. Six hand lines and two ladder pipes were used to douse the flames.

One firefighter was briefly separated from his crew and called a mayday. His crew found him and removed him from the building.

The home, which is located a few houses away from another three alarm fire earlier in the year, is believed to be vacant. The fire was on East School St.

Story and Photos by: Scott Langille

Four Alarm Fire In Central Falls, RI

Central Falls, RI- Central Falls firefighters battled a stubborn four alarm blaze last night at 53-55 Hendricks St near the Lincoln line. The fire broke out around 10 pm Tuesday night and quickly spread to all floors and the attic before consuming the roof of the two and a half story apartment building. It is believed that all three floors of the structure were occupied displacing several families. Several Rhode Island communities, including Providence, Cumberland, Pawtucket, and Lincoln assisted at the scene. Firefighters had to be ordered out of the building several times due to deteriorating conditions however had the fire knocked down about an hour after arrival. Crews were still chasing hot spots at press time.

Several firefighters were treated for minor injuries. It is unknown if there were any civilian injuries.

Story and Photos by: Scott Langille

Fire Destroys Three Family in Woonsocket RI

WOONSOCKET, RI- Woonsocket firefighters battled a stubborn blaze today in a three story apartment house on Pond Street at the School Street intersection. The bulk of the heavy fire tore through the third floor and attic area. Twenty minutes into the incident firefighters were ordered to evacuate the building due to the intense fire conditions in the attic and signs of a failing roof structure. Shortly after firefighters were evacuated the roof collapsed on all four sides and into the building.

It was reported that the fire was possibly fueled by gas, however this cause is under investigation.

There was no known reported injuries, to firefighters or civilians. Several people however, were displaced from their homes. Story and Photos By: Scott Langille

Basement Fire in Pawtucket RI

PAWTUCKET, RI- A stubborn basement fire kept Pawtucket firefighters busy this afternoon. The fire, which was reported just after 2:00pm, broke out in a single family house on 175 West Forest Avenue. The dwelling, which is located in the city's Fairlawn neighborhood, sustained extensive damage as the fire spread though all floors.

It took firefighters 45 minutes to bring the blaze fully under control. Four engines, 2 ladders and 3 rescues responded to the scene, along with numerous chief officers.

Suspicious Early Morning Fire in Cumberland RI

CUMBERLAND- Updated 3/11/08: A 2 alarm fire early this morning caused heavy damage to a large 2 story house at 500 Nate Whipple Highway. The fire was reported around 4:30am and resulted in the total collapse of the house within 1 1/2 hours. Neighbors reported hearing a loud explosion and heavy fire conditions greeted fire crews on arrival, and because of the conditions and a suspicious note found, they went to a defensive attack on the fire.The suspicious note was found outside the house, specifically warning firefighters not to enter, leading fire commanders to believe there may have been explosive devices inside the house.

Officials from the Rhode State Police Bomb Squad and State Fire Marshall's Office were immediately summoned to the scene. The fire is now being declared a murder/suicide at the hand of a male who resided at the address, his wife died of a gunshot wound to the head and the husband was killed by the exploding propane tanks. Allegedly there were a dozen opened 20lb propane tanks found in the basement along with gunpowder in the house. Police confirmed the indentity of the two bodies have been removed from the home.The fire and note are under investigation and ACN will bring you any breaking updates.

Fatal House Fire in Warren RI

WARREN,RI- ACN is still getting details but has learned that a female died in a late morning house fire in Warren, Rhode Island. The fire took place at 19 Seymour Street near the intersection of Main Street (Rt 114) and required 2 alarms with mutual aid to bring the fire under control. Firefighters had heavy fire on the first floor of a 1 1/2 story residence upon arrival at the blaze, which was reported just before 10:30am. ACN will update this story as needed.

Update: The victim, 98 year old Stacy Delekta, was found in the basement of her Cape style home by Warren firefighters. It took 50 firefighters from Warren and Bristol battling the fire for nearly an hour to bring it under control. Investigators from the State Fire Marshall's Office are still investigating the cause of the fire and where it orginated.

Deadly Fire in Providence

PROVIDENCE- For the second time in 24 hrs a person has died in a house fire in Rhode Island. The fire broke out this morning around 5:30 am in the capital city of Providence. Providence Engine 4 was investigating a smoke scare call in the district when they discovered the fire at 75 Lauriston Street in the City's historic East Side neighborhood. They found heavy fire on the first floor of a 2 1/2 story house with 2 people trapped inside.1 person was rescued by firefighters but unfortunately the other person was pronounced dead on the scene. The fire is under investigation by Providence Fire and Police and the cause is unknown at this time. Log on for future updates as they become available.