UPDATE: Crews respond to early morning fire in Cranston, 8 displaced

Bella Pelletiere, Josh Kurman,

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Emergency crews were on scene in Cranston this morning responding to a house fire.

The fire was reported around Vervena at Cranston Street at 5:30 a.m. for a code red.

Fire Chief Robert Ryan said the fire started from a minivan and spread to the home, making its way up to the roof.

8 people were evacuated from the home, including 5 adults and 3 kids.

There were no reported injuries.

The house is currently inhabitable, and residents are being assisted by the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

ABC6 will bring additional updates as soon as we receive them.

Categories: Cranston, News

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