PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl died at the hospital after she and her 2-year-old critically injured sister were rescued from a burning home in Providence, authorities said.
The children were brought to Hasbro Children’s Hospital after being pulled unresponsive from the second floor of the multi-family home at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Deputy Police Chief Thomas Verdi said.
Assistant Fire Chief Michael Bates called it a “tragic day.”
“These are very emotional events. Most of our firefighters have youngsters as well, and combined with the holidays, it’s just a challenge,” Bates said. “When they show up, they want to do the best possible job they can and we always want a really good outcome, so it takes its toll.”
Mayor Jorge Elorza said 14 people were displaced by the fire, which spread to two nearby homes. They are being assisted by the Red Cross.
“It’s just a terrible situation right now but I’m very thankful for our brave men and women in our fire department,” Elorza said. “If it weren’t for them acting so fast and so professionally, things could’ve been even worse.”
No names were released and the cause remains under investigation.
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