Firefighters Battle 2nd Alarm Blaze at Newport Residence

January 05, 2026 | Newport, RI

Firefighters responded to a second alarm fire at a 2.5-story dwelling on Sherman Street at approximately 11:26 a.m. on Jan. 5. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the structure. Additional units were dispatched to the scene for suppression efforts and to provide coverage for the area.

Fire in a 2.5 Story Dwelling. Lines Stretched and Operating. Mutual Aid to Scene & cov.

Local emergency services mounted a swift response, though details on any injuries or the extent of damage were not immediately available.

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