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North Providence house fire caused by improperly disposed smoking material

by AMANDA BANG, NBC 10 NEWS

Thu, January 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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A fire broke out at a home on Alexander Street in North Providence. (WJAR)

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The State Fire Marshal's Office said the house fire in North Providence on Wednesday was caused by improperly disposed smoking material.

The fire, which was determined to be accidental, left a home on Alexander Street temporarily uninhabitable, according to North Providence fire officials.

A fire broke out at a home on Alexander Street in North Providence. (WJAR)
A fire broke out at a home on Alexander Street in North Providence. (WJAR)

Firefighters said the fire started outside the home before engulfing the back of the building.

No one was injured in the fire.

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