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Pawtucket Fire Crews Extinguish Blaze at Providence Yarn Company; No Injuries Reported
A Saturday afternoon fire at the Providence Yarn Company in Pawtucket was quickly extinguished, with no injuries reported. The Pawtucket Major Crime Unit and State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. â Firefighters and police responded to a structure fire at the Providence Yarn Company on Saturday afternoon, according to the Pawtucket Fire Department.
Crews were dispatched to the building at approximately 1:30 p.m. after reports of an active fire. The blaze was extinguished, and no injuries were reported, according to the Pawtucket Police Department.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Pawtucket Major Crime Unit and the State Fire Marshal's office are leading the inquiry.
The Providence Yarn Company is a local business, and the fire prompted a significant emergency response. Further details about the extent of damage to the building were not immediately available.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.