Generator Blamed In Massive Coventry House Fire

COVENTRY, R.I. -- A Plainfield Pike home was destroyed Monday evening after a portable generator caught fire and spread.

Crews arrived at 993 Plainfield Pike just before 9 p.m. According to Western Coventry Fire Chief James Cady, high winds had knocked out power to the home, necessitating the portable generator. Cady said that this fire is believed to have been ignited because the generator was too close to an old doghouse that was covering it.

The State Fire Marshal's office determined the fire to be accidental.

All residents of the house were able to evacuate safely, and one adult was treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation. The Red Cross is assisting the family. A GoFundMe page has also been set up to assist the victims in getting back on their feet.

Plainfield Pike was briefly shut down as crews worked to extinguish the flames.