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January 18, 2008

Update: Container bursts, damages Providence building

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A loud, explosive-type noise that caused occupants along Royal Little Drive near Silver Spring Street in Providence to call police came from a pressurized container on a truck that had burst, shooting pieces at a nearby building.

According to Providence Fire Department Deputy Assistant Chief Curtis Varone, part of the container shot at the building at 90 Royal Little Drive -- near the AAA Providence headquarters branch office -- leaving a 1.5-foot gash on the roof.

One business was briefly evacuated, Varone said, but no one was hurt and people are returning to their buildings.

A hazardous materials crew inspected the area and determined no dangerous materials had been released.

The state police are looking for the truck that had been carrying the container, according to Varone, because it is no longer on the scene.

Varone said the truck has the letters "Cumberland Piping" on the side.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson with, reports from Journal staff writer Linda Borg

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