Crime & Safety

Residents Forced Out Of Devil's Foot Road House After Fire

The house burned in a fire Friday night.

The Red Cross is tending to the five occupants of 10 Devil’s Rd. after a fire Friday night rendered their house uninhabitable.

According to Deputy Chief Scott Kettelle, the fire was called in at 11:09 p.m. Friday night.  

“The fire started in the basement and did significant damage to the structure,” said Kettelle. There were no injuries.

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The fire is thought to have started in the basement, and extended up into the main floor. The house had been converted into two apartments.

The fire marshal is investigating. Initial findings indicate the fire was accidental and might be traced to the fireplace.

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