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November 25, 2005

Updated: 2 families displaced by N. Providence fire

NORTH PROVIDENCE -- The American Red Cross of Rhode Island is helping two families, a total of nine people, who were displaced by a fire this morning in North Providence.

The 7:30 a.m. fire in a duplex at 3 South Larchmont didn't injure anyone, but displaced families in two units, according to Angie Moncada, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire was still under investigation early this afternoon, fire officials said. But it apparently started inside the building, gutting its rear and second floor.

The Red Cross is helping a family of five, including four children, with food, shelter and clothing, Moncada said. It's also helping a family of four, including three children, with food and clothing, she said. That family is staying with relatives.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Arthur Kimball-Stanley

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