Providence fire responds to Touro St. duplex

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Fire Department responded to a second story fire this afternoon.

Deputy Assistant Chief Butler shared that the fire started just before 11:30 in a duplex building.

A providence firefighter was taken to the hospital after a fire on Touro street this morning. He is being treated for burns after debris fell on him from outside the building.

None of the residents were injured but 10 people have been displaced, the American Red Cross shared.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Providence Fire Department responds to a fire on Touro St. (WLNE)