Two firefighters injured following Pawtucket fire

March 30, 2015 9:40 pm

Two firefighters were rushed to the hospital after battling a fire at two triple decker homes in Pawtucket Monday night.

The Chief tells ABC 6 News that the firefighters injuries are minor and they are expected to be ok.

The flames broke out at 25 and 27 Melton Street around 8:30 pm.

We’re told the fire moved very quickly. The chief says the narrow streets, the close proximity of the homes and electrical wires made the fire difficult to battle.

“I’m devastated. I don’t know exactly what to do about my situation. I just feel like everything’s at a loss,” said Jean Occeus Jr. whose daughter lived in one of the homes.

“I just heard the smoke alarm going off and when I came out, they were like, “Get out of the house! Your house is on fire!” said Melinda Fournier. “I’m scared and I don’t know, my head’s just like .swirling.”

Thirteen residents were displaced. One of the two buildings was vacant.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.