Early morning fire in Providence being investigated as arson

By News Staff

news@abc6.com

Officials are investigating an early morning fire in Providence as an arson case.

The fire started at a home at the intersection of Courtland and Carpenter Streets at around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Fire officials say they are investigated the case as arson since the fire was believed to be started outside of the vacant building.

Investigators say a mattress next to the building may have been where the fire originated. There are no reports of any injures in blaze.

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