NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The North Providence Fire Department said a home would be "at least temporarily" uninhabitable after a fire Wednesday.

Firefighter said the fire on Alexander Street started outside the home before engulfing the back of the building.

All residents were able to exit the home safely and firefighters put out the fire within a half hour.

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The department said that extra companies had to be brought in and that school buses were redirected from the area.

The fire marshal was investigating the cause of the fire.