Woman hospitalized after morning fire in Providence
By News Staff
A woman was sent to the hospital for burns and smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in her home.
Providence Fire crews arrived to the Chapin Avenue home around 6:20 Wednesday morning. The fire began on a mattress and did not spread to other parts of the home, according to investigators.
The woman was sent to Rhode Island Hospital, but 4 other residents that were inside at the time evacuated safely.
Officials say they believe the fire started from smoking in bed.
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