Rhode Island
Overnight Fire Destroys Rhode Island Furniture Store
A big fireplace destroyed a furnishings retailer in Lincoln, Rhode Island, in a single day.
Heavy flames may very well be seen pouring from the constructing on Lonsdale Avenue, WJAR-TV reported.
The fireplace was first reported round 11:30 p.m.. Officers mentioned that after they first entered the constructing they discovered flames within the basement space. Firefighters had been finally known as out of the constructing and compelled to battle the blaze from exterior.
The roof of the constructing in the end collapsed, and fireplace officers say it should be demolished, as a number of flooring additionally caved in.
Courtesy: WJAR-TV
The constructing housed Knock on Wooden Furnishings, a family-owned enterprise that has been existence for over 25 years and focuses on completed and unfinished strong wooden furnishings. In response to its web site, the constructing spanned 13,000-square-feet and over two flooring of showroom house.
No accidents had been reported.
The reason for the fireplace stays beneath investigation.