1 person seriously injured in Fall River Fire

UPDATED 12:30 AM 3/29/15

By: Melissa Randall
mrandall@abc6.com
@MRandallABC6

One person was seriously injured in a 3 alarm fire in Fall River Saturday afternoon. Firefighters got the call just before 2:15 pm. When they arrived they found heavy smoke and fire pouring out of 80 Irving St. The flames quickly jumped 10 feet to the next multi-family home at 86 Irving St.

Residents reported hearing a loud explosion. Chief Sullivan says it was likely from a 1 pound butane or propane container. The bang was prior to crews responding.

Most of the tenants made it out safely, but one person was seriously injured. Fire officials say police pulled that person out and they were taken to Charleston Hospital and later to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.

Crews battled the fire for several hours before it was put out. They remained on scene until after midnight chasing hotspots. The cause is still under investigation, but officials believe it was accidental.

11 adults and 2 children will have to find a new place to stay. They are being helped by the American Red Cross.

5 cats were saved by firefighters, but sadly 2 perished in the fire.

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