2 Providence Firefighters Evaluated For Injuries After Battling Blaze On Carpenter Street

PROVIDENCE, RI — Two firefighters were evaluated for injuries after battling a Friday morning blaze in Providence.

The three-alarm fire at a multifamily residence on Carpenter near Pallas Street spread to neighboring homes," Kristy dosReis, the chief public information officer for the Providence Department of Public Safety, said in an email.

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"At this time, this fire is under control and all known occupants have safely evacuated," dosReis said shortly after 10 a.m.

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"The fire ultimately involved three multi-family homes," dosReis said. "The original building collapsed, while the two adjacent homes sustained heavy fire damage."

As many as 10 residents were displaced by the fire, according to dosReis.

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"Two firefighters are currently being evaluated for injuries sustained while battling the blaze," dosReis said. "Approximately 67 firefighters responded to the scene."

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The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.

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