Newport’s Fire Marshal has told Channel 12 – WPRI Eyewitness News that the Stonor Lodge fire investigation is ongoing and that photos and video footage are still being examined in the investigation.

Newport Fire Department and mutual aid responded around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday to a full involved structure fire at 479 Bellevue Avenue, “Stonor Lodge”. No injuries were reported but the $3 million property was a total loss. Our Coverage: Photos & Info – 3-Alarm Fire Engulfs Stonor Lodge on Bellevue Avenue

Read The Full Story on wpri.com: Crews examining photos, videos after massive Newport estate fire

 

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