Woonsocket fire being investigated as arson

By News Staff

news@abc6.com

The fire that destroyed an apartment building on Wood Avenue in Woonsocket Monday is being investigated as arson, according to Fire Chief Paul Shatraw.

The state fire marshal’s office is offering a $5,000 reward for any information about who started the fire.

The blaze broke out just after 7:00 A.M. and took nearly 12 hours to put out. The Red Cross is assisting 14 people who are now left without a home.

Two times, firefighters had to evacuate the building.

The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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