Crime & Safety
Seekonk Fire on Allen Avenue: Child Rescued
Seekonk firefighters responded to Allen Avenue Wednesday afternoon for a house fire.
SEEKONK, MA — A fire broke out in Seekonk on Allen Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported in a house in the mid-100 stretch of the road.
A child was reportedly rescued from the flames. It was immediately unclear if the child was hurt.
Fire officials requested animal control to the scene. The nature of the request was immediately unclear.
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The fire broke out at about 4 p.m. and was declared under control about 20 minutes later.
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Seekonk Ma-Working Fire-151 Allens Ave. Fire in a residential Structure. Pediatric patient rescued from fire. Multi tankers to scene.
— Southern Mass Alerts (@metro_notify) December 21, 2016
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MA | SEEKONK |**WORKING FIRE**| 161 ALLEN | FIRE IN A DWELLING WITH 1 RESCUED,ADDL RESCUES TO SCENE, M/A RESPONDING | NEFA20 |
— NorthEast Fire Alert (@N_EastFireAlert) December 21, 2016
Seekonk MA, Cmd placing the fire under control, extensive salvage and overhaul.
— RIBNS (@RIBNS) December 21, 2016
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