Projo 7 to 7 News Blog

By Amanda Milkovits
Journal staff writer

PAWTUCKET -- Two families were left homeless after a fire ignited today in the basement of aa home at 42 Campbell St.

Fire Capt. Timothy Noiseux said the firefighters on Engine 6, the first responding company, quickly knocked down the fire, but a 17-year-old boy living in the house was taken to Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation. The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Red Cross was called to offer temporary shelter and assistance.

The Red Cross has had a busy winter in responding to house fires. In November and December, the Red Cross handled 33 house fires and assisted 229 people with food, clothing and shelter, said spokeswoman Marisa Albanese.

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