Firefighters Treated For Heat Exhaustion In Pawtucket Fire: Reports

PAWTUCKET, RI — Five firefighters battling a large fire at a home in Pawtucket Wednesday afternoon suffered heat exhaustion, according to multiple reports.

The fire, reported at a building in the 400 block of East Avenue, was put out and then reignited hours later, WJAR reported.

Later in the evening, flames re-emerged on the third floor of the building and "shot through the roof," according to WPRI, which was at the scene.

The home is now "uninhabitable" and residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross, the outlet reported, citing Pawtucket Fire Chief John Trenteseaux.