Multiple fire departments battle large fire in Bristol

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A large fire in Bristol initiated a response from multiple fire department son Sept. 23, 2023. (WLNE)

BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) — A large fire in Bristol initiated a response from multiple surrounding communities’ fire departments.

The fire took place at a two story home on Griswold Avenue.

Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello said that the department received a call around 8 a.m. reporting smoke coming from the house.

A large fire in Bristol initiated a response from multiple fire departments on Sept. 23, 2023. (WLNE)

DeMello said that the fire travelled through the entire house, and that one firefighter was injured and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

ABC 6 News crews on scene said that the Bristol, Portsmouth, Swansea Fire Departments were there.

“We have a robust mutual aid system in the state,” DeMello said.

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