By Associated Press - Saturday, May 26, 2018

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Fire officials say they responded to a Providence house fire.

WPRI-TV reports crews showed up to the scene Saturday morning to find heavy fire coming from the second and third floors of a wooden frame house.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire, but there is extensive damage throughout the building.



Three firefighters were treated for heat-related issues. A dozen people are displaced and receiving assistance from the Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Information from: WPRI-TV, http://www.wpri.com

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