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Fully Involved in Fire With Explosions
November 01, 2024 | MASSACHUSETTS
KENNETH LEGER, Correspondent
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Tiverton, RI. Shortly before noon Tiverton Firefighters responded to 31 Fairfield Ave for a reported structure fire. On arrival the first due company reported a fully involved structure with explosions and called for an immediate second alarm. The occupant was outside when the first unit arrived but numerous oxygen cylinders were cooking off and feeding the intense flames. Mutual aide responded from surrounding cities and towns to work and to cover Tiverton's vacant stations. Companies were on scene for several hours but the home was a total loss.