WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WHDH) – Emergency crews responded in Woonsocket, Rhode Island close to the Massachusetts border Monday after a fireplace broke out in an previous mill constructing.
The primary began within the constructing off Privilege Road shortly earlier than 1 a.m.
Firefighters from surrounding communities quickly responded to the scene and remained within the space for a number of hours.
Many of the constructing ultimately collapsed. As of 9 a.m., officers had been monitoring air high quality.
Talking with reporters, firefighters mentioned windy situations sophisticated their response to what was already a major fireplace.
“I reside a few mile-and-a-half towards the Cumberland line. As quickly as I obtained known as and jumped out of my home into my automotive, I might see the glow within the sky,” mentioned Woonsocket Fireplace Chief Robert Cahill. “So, I knew it was an enormous fireplace from there.”
There was no data as of round 9 a.m. on any accidents associated to the fireplace.
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