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October 4, 2007

Providence fire injures 2 firefighters, 1 resident

PROVIDENCE -- A third-floor fire at 29 Blaine St. this afternoon has sent two firefighters and a resident of the building to Providence hospitals.

Their injuries were not yet known. Another resident and firefighter were being evaluated at the scene.

And the Red Cross, which often assists people displaced by fires, was called to offer help to more than a dozen people.

Firefighters responded to the 1:08 p.m. call at a three-story wood-frame house containing six apartments, according to James Taylor, chief of communications for the Providence Fire Department. The fire was brought under control at 1:30 p.m.

Six ambulances were on scene, Taylor said.

One of the firefighters and one of the residents were taken to Rhode Island Hospital. The other firefighter was taken to Miriam Hospital.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 2:45 PM | Permalink

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