On Tuesday afternoon, Newport Fire Department and mutual aid responded to a brush fire on Third Street between Admiral Kalbfus Road and Van Zandt Avenue.
According to the Professional Firefighters of Newport RI Local 1080 Instagram account, a third alarm was struck for the brush fire.
Several local streets were closed while crews worked on extinguished the fire. St. John’s Church also opened as a shelter for anyone who needed it.
Update: At 6:47 pm, Newport Police Department announced that the fire has been extinguished.
This story is breaking news and will be updated as more information is made available.
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