05 October 2011

3-Alarm Fire Strikes East Providence, RI, Apartment House

A multiple-alarm fire at the East Shore Apartments, 260 Boyd Avenue, East Providence, RI, early Sunday morning, 2 October, led to the evacuation of dozens of residents, according to the Fire Department.

The initial alarm was struck at 0247 hours, and the fire was declared under control over two hours later.

Media reports:

WJAR-TV: Fire destroys two apartments, displaces dozens (2 OCT 11)

Providence Journal: E. Providence apartment fire leaves dozens homeless (3 OCT 11)

East Providence Patch: Red Cross Aiding Those Displaced by Boyd Avenue Fire (4 OCT 11)

Background information:

East Providence Fire Department

City of East Providence

Wikipedia: East Providence, Rhode Island

Yahoo Map: 260 Boyd Ave, East Providence, RI

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