Traffic & Transit
Brush Fire Shuts Down Mink Street Near State Line
A large brush fire near the Seekonk/East Providence town line shut down Mink Street to traffic late Thursday afternoon.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — A large brush fire near the Seekonk/East Providence town line shut down Mink Street to traffic late Thursday afternoon.
Seekonk police asked residents form the towns to avoid the area Thursday night.
High winds, conditions and the start of the growing seasons contributed to high fire danger warnings on Thursday.
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A large brush fire is burning on Mink Street at the East Providence Line. As a result, the roadway is shut down. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/rtMN4FE945
— Seekonk Police Dept. (@SeekonkPD) May 14, 2020
The fire reached three alarms and was brought under control by around 7 p.m.
We’d like to thank all the surrounding Fire Departments who assisted on Mink St to help place the large brush fire under control! Thank you
— SeekonkLocal1931 (@SeekonkIAFF1931) May 14, 2020
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