East Providence House Fire Displaces 1 Resident

East Providence RI

01 February, 2022

10:30 AM

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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — A house fire in East Providence on Monday left one resident and two cats displaced, according to fire officials. Firefighters arrived at the Warren Avenue home around 9:30 p.m. and found flames coming out the rear of the house. Fire officials said the fire was difficult to extinguish, because the nearest fire hydrant was frozen. Firefighters found a second hydrant nearby and put out the flames. Fire officials said no injuries were reported.