Newport Fire Department is currently on scene of a working house fire at 22 Catherine Street in Newport, RI.

The call came in around 4:30pm on Monday.

According to Truilia, 22 Catherine Street is a multi-family home that was built in 1865 and is a three story wood frame structure.

Zillow records show the property being June 1, 2009 for $1.2 million.

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This story will be updated as more information is received.

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