Providence Fire Department

🚨 COLLEGE STREET CLOSED

College Street is currently closed due to an active fire at 234 Benefit Street. Crews remain on scene, and the fire is nearly extinguished.

There are no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

North Main Street remains open.

Providence Police and Fire remain on scene of a 3-alarm fire at 160 Carpenter St. Multiple homes were impacted and emergency crews continue operation. Please avoid Carpenter St. and surrounding roads due to ongoing road closures and delays. All known occupants safely evacuated.

🚨 Traffic Advisory

Crews are currently operating at an active fire in the area.

The following streets are closed to traffic:
• Union Ave from Messer St to Althea St
• Sorrento St from Althea St to Union Ave

Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

🔥 Workforce & Safety Improvements
👩‍🚒 Transitioned to PFAS-Free PPE
💰 Secured $5.6M+ in Federal Grants
👨‍🚒 Hired 62 Firefighters
🚑 2 New Staffed Impact Rescues
🚲 Expanded EMS Bicycle Unit
📈 Highest Staffing Levels Since 2018

2025: Investing in Our Firefighters and Our City of Providence

Check our 2025 Annual Report: pfd.providenceri.gov/wp-content/upl…