North Providence house fire caused by improperly disposed smoking material

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The State Fire Marshal’s Office said the house fire in North Providence on Wednesday was caused by improperly disposed smoking material.

The fire, which was determined to be accidental, left a home on Alexander Street temporarily uninhabitable, according to North Providence fire officials.

Firefighters said the fire started outside the home before engulfing the back of the building…

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