Crime & Safety

Fire And Smoke Pour From Pawtucket-Central Falls Train Station

The news comes as the two cities seek court authority to take control of the derelict property.

The old Pawtucket-Central Falls train station is open to the elements and privately owned.
The old Pawtucket-Central Falls train station is open to the elements and privately owned. (Mary Serreze/Patch)

PAWTUCKET, RI — Fire and smoke poured from the old Pawtucket-Central Falls train station Wednesday night. WPRI has some details. We'll work to learn more.

The cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls in May petitioned a judge to appoint a special master to deal with years of code violations and hazards at the privately-owned site.

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