ATTLEBORO CITYWIDE NEWS

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.

Fatal Fire in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE- A fire broke out this morning in a 2 1/2 story residential dwelling at 45 Peck Avenue in the city's Riverside section just after 6:00am. 1 person was rescued from the second floor by firefighters and transported to the hospital. Another person was located in the building and was reported to be dead on the scene. Mutual aid was called in to assist East Providence firefighters in battling the blaze. The fire is under investigation by East Providence Fire and Police departments and the State Fire Marshall's office. This is a breaking story and Attleboro Citywide News will bring you updates as more information becomes available.

Update 2/1/08: Officials have released the name of the man killed in the Peck Avenue fire yesterday. He is identified as 42 year old James Marinelli of East Providence. His mother was rescued from the fire by firefighters and is still being treated at Rhode Island Hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.