Multiple crews battle Woonsocket fire

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Crews  are investigating a fire at 117 East School Street Tuesday night.

Fire crews say around 7:40 p.m., they responded to a call that smoke was coming from the three floor residence. 

Upon arrival there was no smoke showing, but soon, smoke was pouring from the home. 

Multiple crews were brought in to help; with firefighters on every floor. 

Witnesses say although the home is vacant, there were children seen running out of the residence once the fire started.

Officials from the Woonsocket Fire Department say there is no word yet on what cause the fire.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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