Victims of Christmas fire in Providence identified as mother, son
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — As the investigation into a deadly Christmas morning fire on Princeton Avenue in Providence continues, the community is remembering a mother and son who died.
According to city councilman Juan Pichardo, the fire claimed the lives of Emilia Severino and Yoel Morales. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to support surviving family members through this challenging time.
Those who knew Severino told NBC 10 News that she was very kind and spiritual. Her two sons were visiting for Christmas when the fire broke out.
Severino's other son was also badly hurt in the fire. He remains in the hospital at this time.
"Our community as a whole will continue to provide that moral support, especially to the young man who has lost two loved ones," Pichardo said.
Four families were displaced as a result of the fire, Pichardo said. A GoFundMe has also been set up to support those displaced.
Authorities have not released the cause of the fire.
