UPDATED 12:13PM:
Firefighters battled a massive early morning blaze that tore through the Misty Harbor condominiums between West Narragansett Avenue and Grafton Street.
Just after 4 a.m., the Newport Fire Department received reports of a possible structure fire near 26 Grafton Street. Crews arrived to find flames ripping through the northeast corner of the multi-unit complex.
A second alarm was struck at 4:15 a.m., calling for mutual aid from surrounding communities. As the fire continued to spread, a third alarm was called at 4:45 a.m., bringing in additional reinforcements to battle the flames and staff Newport’s fire stations in case of other emergencies.
In total, seven neighboring communities—along with the Newport Naval Station’s Fire Department—assisted in the response. Thanks to the heroic efforts of firefighters, the blaze was contained to about three units, though four additional units suffered smoke and water damage.
The American Red Cross is assisting two displaced families—one of four people and another of one—while no pets were reported to be involved.
Despite dangerously cold and icy conditions, only a few minor falls on the ice were reported among emergency personnel.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire, which is under investigation by both the Newport and State Fire Marshal’s Offices.
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