SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — Smithfield fire officials said a nursing home was evacuated on Thursday evening after a fallen tree caused a power outage.
According to officials, a tree fell on multiple utility poles on Farnum Pike at around 8:35 p.m., knocking out power in several areas.
Lake Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center’s power and air conditioning were affected, and residents were evacuated.
Fire crews said the high-risk patients were moved to Lake Forest’s sister facility in Woonsocket…