NEWPORT, RI—Newport firefighters were dispatched to a Kay Street residence for a report of a fire Wednesday night.
Firefighters responded at around 6:50 p.m. to 88 Kay St. and found smoke upon arrival, according to reports.
Crews discovered a fire in the basement and the bulk of the fire was knocked down quickly, but firefighters soon found that flames had extended into the walls of the structure.
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88 Kay St. is one of several units in a condo complex encompassing 86 to 92 Kay St.
The property was originally constructed in 1900 but has been renovated somewhat recently.
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The current owners of the unit bought it in 1995, according to city records.
There are no confirmed reports of any injuries at this time. Fire officials were unable to provide many details about the fire partly due to an extremely busy night on Aquidneck Island after fires broke out in Middletown and Portsmouth as well.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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