2 buildings destroyed by fire in Northbridge, Ma

15 people were left homeless after flames tore through 2 houses in the early afternoon of Saturday May 4, 2013. 2 buildings were involved when firefighters arrived. All the tenants safely evacuated both houses. A 2nd and 3rd alarms were quickly transmitted, bringing in extensive mutual aid. Due to the magnitude of the fire, a district 7 structural task force was requested, bringing in more manpower. It took almost 3 hours to bring the fire under control. http://www.providencefirevideos.com

Worcester firefighters rescue tenants 5 over ladders

The front of this house was fully involved and people were hanging out windows when firefighters arrived around 5am on Saturday May 4, 2013. Quick action by firefighters saved many lives when they put ground and aerial ladders to the windows and pulled the trapped occupants out. A quick 2nd and 3rd alarms were transmitted. 7 people were transported to the hospital for minor injuries and evaluation. It took almost 2 hours to bring the fire under control. http://www.providencefirevideos.com

8 structures damaged in 4 alarm fire in Pawtucket, RI

8 structures, including garages, sheds were either destroyed or damaged on the afternoon of Sunday April 7th 2013 on Harrison St. A 3rd alarm was struck on arrival and a 4th alarm was transmitted shortly after. It took about 2 hours to bring the fire under control. Heavy afternoon winds only added a degree of difficulty for firefighters trying to knock down the inferno. Several homes in the area were also evacuated. Several tenants were injured but none seriously as fire spread from one structure to another. http://www.providencefirevideos.com

Man saves family from fast moving flames in Milford, Ma

A man awoke to his home full of smoke around 6am on Sunday, April 7, 2013 and led his family to safety, sliding them down the stairs from the 2nd floor through the heavy smoke. The entire front of the house was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, prompting the chief to strike a 2nd alarm. The fire appeared to have started near the front porch and extended into the house, completely destroying it. Firefighters did experience some water problems as firefighters were forced to fight the blaze from the exterior. It took about an hour to bring the fire under control. The family's dog also escaped but their cats were unaccounted for. http://www.providencefirevideos.com

Residents escape overnight North Providence house fire

By Ryan Pickering, SNE Fire News

North Providence, RI

Photo via @ryanpick on Twitter

North Providence firefighters responded to 6 Metcalf Ave shortly before 12:30am on April 1, 2013 after the Fire Alarm office received several calls for a house fire. The first arriving company reported heavy fire showing from the second floor of a two and a half story wood frame dwelling and called a code red. An extra engine and ladder were requested in addition to the working fire assignment. Crews were able to quickly gain entry and begin an interior attack. The fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes. Battalion Chief Stephen L'Heureux says no one was injured and the two occupants were able to safely escape but the home is no longer inhabitable. The cause is under investigation by the North Providence Fire Marshal.


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Overheated laptop causes fire in Milford, Ma

A laptop in a bedroom overheated and started a fire that completely destroyed the 2 family house on Water St. 7 people and a dog were inside the house when the fire started and everyone escaped safely. Heavy fire was showing from the 1st floor when firefighters arrived around 6am. Fire was rapidly extending to the upper floors and into the attic and a 2nd alarm was struck bringing in mutual aid from Hopedale, Bellingham, Hopkinton and Franklin. Due to the heavy fire conditions, firefighters were forced out of the building and had to fight the fire from the exterior. It took about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. http://www.providencefirevideos.com

3 alm fire guts Northbridge, Ma house

A fire that originated in the basement extended to the upper floors and finally through the roof of this Church St home shortly after 11pm on Sunday March 17, 2013. Heavy fire was showing from the basement upon arrival. With an aggressive interior attack was initiated, knocking down the flames in the basement but fire was already traveling the walls to the upper floors, getting ahead of firefighters. A 2nd and 3rd alarms were sounded. With difficult access to the attic, the fire grew in intensity forcing firefighters out of the building and to fight the fire from the exterior. It took over an hour to get the fire under control. 5 people were left homeless but a cat was saved. No injuries reported.