Crime & Safety

Firefighters Battle Beckwith St. Fire

Members of the Cranston Fire Department battled a fire at 170 Beckwith St. this morning, making quick work of the blaze.

The house was vacant at the time of the fire, according to reports. It appears the fire started at the rear of the house. It is unclear what caused the fire.

Crews from Clean Care were at the scene a few hours later to board up windows. A worker at the scene said the damage to the house "wasn't so bad."

"About 50/50," he said.

The 936-square-foot raised ranch was built in 1952 and is owned by Sarah Madelyn, according to city property records.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.


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