Bristol: Fire On State Street Started As 'Small Explosion'

BRISTOL, RI — Crews responded to a fire at 228 State St., on Saturday afternoon, according to news sources. The first responders indicated over Twitter that two rescues had been called to the scene and at least one person was injured from burns. Patch called the fire department Saturday night for details.

Fire Chief Michael DeMello said Monday the incident is "currently still under investigation."

"There was a small explosion and fire which was quickly extinguished," he said. "Building structure was damaged." The fire and police departments, the state fire marshal and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives are "investigating cooperatively."

Sunday, WPRI-TV reported fire investigators have been back at the house but little information has been released. Police did tell Channel 12 News that the fire is under investigation.

Neighbors said they heard an explosion. Tara Rudman posted this video.

Patch will update this story as information develops.

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