Monday, June 10, 2013
Portsmouth firefighters extinguished a boat fire Sunday evening.
Portsmouth firefighters battled a boat fire Sunday evening in the area of Cedar and Marine Avenues. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were called at 6:01 p.m. to an “outside fire." When crews arrived, they discovered a 16’ skiff completely engulfed in flames. "The fire gave off heavy black smoke that was visible from miles away," according to Deputy Chief Michael O'Brien, spokesman for the department. Dispatchers for the Portsmouth Fire Department received multiple 911 calls, some as far away as McCorrie Point. According to O'Brien, the boat washed up on shore. The vessel appeared to be abandoned, he said. The fire has been deemed suspicious, and is being investigated by the Rhode Island Fire Marshal’s Office and Portsmouth Police…
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
One person has been found dead after a fire destroyed a house on Prudence Island Tuesday morning.
Updated at 2:30 p.m. today. Officials have discovered a body in the remains of a house fire on Prudence Island, reported The Sakonnet Times on Tuesday afternoon. The Providence Journal also reports officials are now confirming a person was killed in the fire. The victim's identity has not been released. "During a search of the ruins, investigators discovered one set of human remains," wrote Portsmouth Police Chief Lance Hebert in an e-mailed statement Tuesday afternoon. "The Portsmouth police are working in conjunction with the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal and Medical Examiner’s Office to investigate the incident and identify the remains." Portsmouth fire crews battled a fast-moving house fire on Prudence Island on Tuesday morning. …
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Firefighters quickly extinguished the the flames, but smoke was still visible as of 9:30 a.m.
"I just lost everything I had," said Damian Woodlyn after a fire heavily damaged his Oak Street house Friday morning. Portsmouth firefighters extinguished the fire on Oak Street just after 9:30 a.m. While the flames appeared out, heavy smoke was still seen flowing from the single-story house, which sits next to the Island Park playground. Police cordoned off the street around the home while firefighters continue to work. A Portsmouth police officer was the first to arrive Friday morning at 20 Oak St. A girl, age 13, was home alone when the fire began. The blaze is believed to have started in an air conditioning unit, but this is still under investigation. The girl quickly got out of the house and called 911. "I came out of my house on…
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Portsmouth Youth Sailing tells how 12 children were saved after their boats went adrift Tuesday on the Sakonnet River.
A previous report stated a young woman helped rescue eight children, but Patch has now learned two instructors were responsible for rescuing the young sailors. Portsmouth Youth Sailing resumed its summer camp Wednesday, only a day after 12 children were rescued after their boats went adrift on the Sakonnet River. Ted Gersen, president of Portsmouth Youth Sailing, provided clarification in an e-mail about what he called an "unfortunate incident" atSandy Point Beach Tuesday. According to Gersen, Portsmouth Youth Sailing held its Captain Camp at Sandy Point Beach yesterday. Approximately 12 children and three instructors took part in the program. After land activities and a required swim test, "instructors launched six Optimist Dinghy …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tiverton Fire Department and Tiverton Harbormaster assist in rescue.
In what began as a fun afternoon of sailing turned into a frightening turn of events for the Portsmouth Youth Sailing school Tuesday at Sandy Point Beach. Eight children were rescued unharmed after their boats were blown off course by strong winds. A woman was transported to the hospital for treatment after being in the water for more than an hour. Her medical condition is unknown tonight. Portsmouth firefighters received a 911 phone call around 5:15 p.m. for "a distressed sailboat." When police and firefighters arrived at Sandy Point Beach, they soon learned it was not one sailboat involved, but six. "When we got here, we learned it was a sailing school," said Portsmouth Deputy Fire Chief Michael Cranson. Portsmouth Youth Sailing …
Saturday, March 10, 2012
A total of three people were transported by ambulance following a motor vehicle crash Saturday morning at the intersection of West Main Road and Union Street.
Three people were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital Saturday morning following a rollover crash on West Main Road at Union Street. A silver, Toyota RAV4 landed on its driver's side around 11:08 a.m. at the corner of West Main Road and Redwood Road, just across from Union Street. Gathering on the corner, neighbors watched as residents quickly came to the aid of the victims. Before emergency crews arrived, at least a half dozen people could be seen directing traffic at the busy intersection, as well as standing on top and around the rolled-over van, talking to the two adult victims trapped inside. Police and Rescue personnel arrived a short time later, directing traffic and quickly working to extricate the two victims. A man…
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Monday, January 23, 2012
The homeowner was reportedly away.
Tiverton firefighters assisted Portsmouth Monday morning in responding to a fire at Shamrock Farm Inn at 465 Union Street. [Corrected at 9:32 p.m.] Despite an earlier report of this property being located at a different address, a Vision Appraisal check shows the property to be located at 459 Union St. A call came in around 7:29 a.m. and when firefighters arrived they discovered heavy smoke and fire coming out of the house on the property. The fire was knocked out of the 3-story wood frame within 10 minutes. Firefighters know there was fire in the living room, but they don't know the cause or origin at this time. As of 8:30 a.m., they had not gone inside to see the extent of the damage. Bristol Fire Department assisted with manning the …
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
No one was home at the time.
A house trailer located at 386 Park Avenue was completely destroyed Saturday evening. Officials say a faulty electrical outlet is to blame. According to Portsmouth Fire Capt. Mike O'Brien, the department received multiple 911 calls about the blaze starting around 5:58 p.m. Reported locations varied — flames could be seen a few streets over — but all seemed to be in the area of Riverside Street and Park Avenue. Companies arrived to find a manufactured home consumed by fire, with fire venting to the exterior in several locations. Witnesses reported they were not sure if anyone was inside. Due to these conditions, a second alarm was ordered, causing a Tiverton engine to be sent to the scene and a Bristol engine sent to the station for …
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
A House resolution was recently passed to honor members of the Portsmouth and Tiverton Fire Departments, who rescued a New Hampshire man after his boat capsized during a hail storm.
"It's never a good idea to capsize your boat in treacherous waters during a hail storm, but if you do find yourself in the frigid water ... then landing in the Sakonnet River near East Power Street in Portsmouth might just prove to be the safest place," according to a recently passed Rhode Island House of Representatives resolution. Rep. Daniel P. Reilly read the resolution Monday evening at the Portsmouth Town Council meeting. The resolution honors the Portsmouth and Tiverton fire departments, which rescued Kenneth Grinnell of Manchester, NH, after his boat capsized on June 9. "After fierce winds overturned his daysailer, Kenneth Grinnell of Manchester, New Hampshire, clung to the hull of his small craft, well off-shore in the Sakonnet …
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Friday, June 10, 2011
During the height of Thursday's thunderstorm, rescue crews from Portsmouth and Tiverton braved the high seas, lightening and hail to rescue a New Hampshire man from the Sakonnet River.
"It was the worst situation you could imagine just short of a hurricane," said Portsmouth Fire Chief Jeffrey P. Lynch after the rescue of a New Hampshire man on the Sakonnet River Thursday. Portsmouth's skies were nearly pitch black as of 6:20 p.m. It had begun to rain. Loud cracks of thunder and bright, sideway streaks of lightning were heard and seen overhead. "It was right in the height of the storm ... The lives of the firefighters were definitely at risk," Lynch said. At 6:25 p.m., the Portsmouth Fire Department received a call reporting an overturned sailboat on the Sakonnet River. Portsmouth fire crews launched their rescue boat into the dark water from the Stone Bridge. At the same time, Tiverton rescue and the U.S. Coast Guard …
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Leo curry
11:29 pm on Sunday, September 30, 2012
Shannon rest easy man! You had a heart of gold. Colleen misses you more then words can describe, you were always so good to her. I have known you my entire life & it hurts so much too see you go like this. The fire I personally believe was started by a cigarette. I will never smoke in my house ever again after this hard lesson in life. You will never be forgotten man. The only thing we have left … more ›