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Firefighters responded to an attic fire at a residential building on Lowell Ave in Providence. All occupants evacuated safely, and crews are working to control the fire amid heavy smoke and heat on the third floor. Utility services are assisting with the situation.

Fire in Attic

Fire alarm to command. Command, go ahead. 30 minute ETA for Red Cross. 30 minute ETA for Red Cross. Command, receive.

The Red Cross is expected to arrive in approximately 30 minutes to assist displaced residents.

 And depletion pump operator, shut the line down.

Firefighters are shutting down the water lines as the situation stabilizes.

 10-6, command. We're going to shut our lines down and come down.

10-6, command. We're going to shut our lines down and come down. Command, reaching.

Firefighters are beginning to shut down their lines as the situation stabilizes.

 Coast is operating for 30 minutes and Red Cross has been notified they'll call back with an EPA.

 Command, receive. You can dismiss at this time.

Fire alarm to command. Command, go ahead. Coast is operating for 30 minutes and Red Cross has been notified they'll call back with an EPA. Command, receive. You can dismiss at this time. Received.

The Red Cross has been notified to assist displaced residents. Fire operations continue.

 If you have a company, go to the first floor and the second floor and just try to move

 some belongings away from the water that's coming down from upstairs.

 I think we'll be okay without salvage coverage, just move some of this stuff out of the way.

If you have a company, go to the first floor and the second floor and just try to move some belongings away from the water that's coming down from upstairs. I think we'll be okay without salvage coverage, just move some of this stuff out of the way.

Firefighters are moving belongings on the first and second floors to protect them from water damage.

 We have the fire alarm, you can police the fire under control.

We have the fire alarm, you can police the fire under control. Roger, fire under control 1910.

Firefighters report the attic fire is now under control.

 And six, the command. Move this painting with no tactical attention.

And six, the command. Move this painting with no tactical attention. Command received.

Firefighters report that smoke is dissipating, and they are checking for extensions.

 We're going to need to notify Rhode Island Energy Electric, as well as the building inspector,

We're going to need to notify Rhode Island Energy Electric, as well as the building inspector, and Red Cross. We'll have five adults, four children.

Firefighters are coordinating with utility services and support agencies for assistance with displaced residents.

 Commander Farlan, that was Ladder 6. He said he's on the third floor with a lot of heat upstairs.

Commander Farlan, that was Ladder 6. He said he's on the third floor with a lot of heat upstairs. Commander Rishi.

 And, uh, probably, uh, probably splattered.

Come in and receive, doc. Engine needs to come in. We got firearms. And, uh, probably, uh, probably splattered. Still water on it. Come in and receive.

 I have a 60 coming in, I'm uprated on the 3rd and 4th, 2nd and 6th, 12th and 7th, 8th and 10th.

 Command to the last company, repeat your message.

I have a 60 coming in, I'm uprated on the 3rd and 4th, 2nd and 6th, 12th and 7th, 8th and 10th. That's a little bit better. Command to the last company, repeat your message.

Firefighters report significant heat on the third floor as they continue efforts to control the attic fire.

 Engine 8, command. Operating on the third floor. Engine 8, do you copy?

 Latitude, command. Latitude operating. Third floor on site. One stairwell.

 Heavy smoke. We're getting some heat here.

Roger, SQ-4 is on scene. Roger, SQ-4. 18-54. Engine 8, command. Operating on the third floor. Engine 8, do you copy? Engine 6, follow. Roger, SQ-8, follow. Engine 8 is on the way, Engine 8. Roger, SQ-8. Roger, SQ-8. Latitude, command. Latitude operating. Third floor on site. One stairwell. Heavy smoke. We're getting some heat here.

Firefighters report heavy smoke and heat on the third floor as they continue to tackle the attic fire.

 I don't think I can get to understand it.

 Measure 14 to Command, basement's clear.

I don't think I can get to understand it. Establish a law, Commander. We establish 1852. Measure 14 to Command, basement's clear. Commander, receive.

Firefighters confirm the basement is clear as they continue to address the attic fire.

 We believe the fire is on the attic, we're going to need a couple of ladders up to get

We believe the fire is on the attic, we're going to need a couple of ladders up to get off here before it's too cold.

Firefighters are setting up ladders to access the attic and manage the fire.

Attention, Engine 7 with the air supply, Division 1, Rescue 4, filling in on a code red, 294 Lowell Avenue.

Firefighters are working to supply air support as they address the attic fire.

 Footprints. Residential. Occupied. Everybody's out the building. I got smoke. Side 3, 3rd floor.

 3C, standing by for a code. Switch to channel 2.

Footprints. Residential. Occupied. Everybody's out the building. I got smoke. Side 3, 3rd floor. And up the line to the 3rd floor. 3C, standing by for a code. Switch to channel 2. Ladder 5 responding. Switching to 2. Roger. Code Red, Ladder 5.

Firefighters confirm the building is occupied, but everyone has evacuated safely. Smoke is visible on the third floor.

 That's Engine 614-8, Ladder 6 and 2, Special Hazards, Rescue 6, Battalion 2, and the Safety Battalion.

 294 Lowell Avenue, cross streets of Nye Street and Hawtford Avenue. Call is reporting a fire in the attic.

 Engine 614-8, Ladder 6 and 2, Special Hazards, Rescue 6, Battalion 2, and the Safety Battalion.

 294 Lowell Avenue, cross streets of Nye and Hawtford Avenue.

That's Engine 614-8, Ladder 6 and 2, Special Hazards, Rescue 6, Battalion 2, and the Safety Battalion. 294 Lowell Avenue, cross streets of Nye Street and Hawtford Avenue. Call is reporting a fire in the attic. Assignment's on Channel 2. Engine 614-8, Ladder 6 and 2, Special Hazards, Rescue 6, Battalion 2, and the Safety Battalion. 294 Lowell Avenue, cross streets of Nye and Hawtford Avenue. Call is reporting a fire in the attic.

Multiple firefighting units are responding to the reported attic fire.

 Attention engines 6, 14, 8, Ladder 6 and 2, Special Hazards, Rescue 6, Battalion 2, and the Safety Battalion for a steel box.

 294 Lowell Avenue, cross streets of Nye and Hartford. Report of a fire in the attic.

Ladder 7, RFC. Attention engines 6, 14, 8, Ladder 6 and 2, Special Hazards, Rescue 6, Battalion 2, and the Safety Battalion for a steel box. 294 Lowell Avenue, cross streets of Nye and Hartford. Report of a fire in the attic.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a fire in the attic.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 294 Lowell Ave.

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