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Basement fire contained in Cranston building, Cranston RI

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/27/2025 10:25 AM

RI-2, Cranston, RI

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building near RI-2 in Cranston, Rhode Island. Multiple units arrived at the scene. The basement was reported clear, smoke evacuation was requested, and the second floor was checked with no fire extension found.

Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire-Tac Group Calls

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01:44

Transcript:

00:00

Engine four on scene.

00:02

Engine four on the scene.

00:09

Battalion two's on scene.

00:12

Rescue two on the scene.

00:15

Ladder three to command, the basement's clear.

00:19

Command received.

00:22

We're going to need a fan to evacuate the smoke.

00:26

As it's the command,

00:29

Can you get that line in the front door?

00:38

Command, a fire alarm.

00:41

Go command.

00:44

Did you send fire prevention?

00:47

They have been notified.

00:49

Car 20 is en route.

00:53

This is.

01:04

Command, did you receive that message? Completely unreadable.

01:11

Negative.

01:12

Please repeat.

01:16

Engine six, bravo.

01:18

Repeat your message.

01:21

Engine six, bravo, thank you very much.

01:25

Received.

01:27

Ladder three to command.

01:29

Second floor appears to be.

01:34

Ladder three, second floor appears to be what?

01:40

Have no extension.

01:43

To speak.

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Location mentioned:

RI-2, Cranston, RI

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