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January 31, 2008

2 firefighters, homeowner injured in Charlestown fire

Two firefighters and a homeowner were injured in a late night fire in Charlestown yesterday.

A call came in at about 11:45 p.m. from 19 Kings Factory Rd. reporting a chimney fire, according to a statement from the Charlestown police.

When Charlestown rescue arrived, they reported “extremely heavy” smoke on the first floor and flames reaching the second floor.

Firefighters from the Dunn’s Corners and Bradford Fire Districts of Westerly, and the Hope Valley Fire Department responded.

The house’s owner, Russell G. Spears, was taken to Westerly Hospital for smoke inhalation and admitted into the intensive-care unit for observation.

Two Charlestown firefighters were injured on the scene; one fell on the icy ground, but was not treated. Another firefighter was taken to South County Hospital for chest pains.

The state Fire Marshal is investigating and has not released an official cause, but, according to Charlestown Police statement, the fire may have been sparked by a chimney fire that spread throughout the house.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 7:28 AM | Permalink

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