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June 27, 2007

Providence porch fire contained, injuries avoided

PROVIDENCE – A small fire on the balcony of a three-story woodframe house in Fox Point has been confined to the porch.

Everyone in the building has gotten out, and no injuries have been reported, according to James Taylor, chief of communications for the Providence Fire Department.

The fire at 9 Preston St. was reported around 1:35 p.m. and was under control by 1:50 p.m., Taylor said.

-- projo.com staff writer Kate Bramson

Posted by Kate Bramson  at 1:58 PM | Permalink

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