Woonsocket Mill fire .

RAW FOOTAGE........JUN 7TH 2011 GENERRAL Alarm Mill Fire .. 85 FREEMOUNT ST.Woonsocket Rhode Island ... THE OLD ALICE MILL Part 1.Heat from a welding torch probably caused the massive fire that destroyed the former Alice Mills in Woonsocket, the state fire marshal said Wednesday.

The fire grew to eight alarms and swept through the 112-year-old complex Tuesday night . Several nearby homes were evacuated, as fire fighters from over a dozen communities battled the flames.

"We're prepared to call this fire accidental," Fire Marshal Daniel Chartier said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. According to Chartier, a crew was using the welding torch to cut pipes on the upper floor of the building about two hours before the fire was reported. Investigators believe heat from the torch ignited nearby combustible materials, but the crew left not knowing that a fire had started.

Chartier said to his knowledge, the crew did not seek a permit from the fire department to use a welding a torch, which is required under the fire code. However, Chartier said no charges would be filed.

The fire marshal also commended the Woonsocket Fire and Police Departments.

"I've been to too many of these mill fires," Chartier said. "I'm amazed they did not lose any of the surrounding homes. They did a fabulous job last night."

Two firefighters were treated for over-exertion and exhaustion, accoring to Woonsocket Fire Chief Gary Lataille.
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[TheBossMan1973]

thanks

[usa4ever2]

is there a part 3 or were u thrown off the property cause i heard somebody tell u to leave

[usa4ever2]

how long did it take to put the fire out

[nakedfaves]

I don't know (cause I'm not a fireman), but you'd have to figure that after the fire reaches the intensity that it reached @ 0:01 there's no point in wasting any water to try and contain it.

Save that water for preventing flare-ups around some of the adjacent buildings...but don't waste it on this one.

[wellinvolved]

Great Early On Video!

[disrxt]

Great job, you had a good vantage point.

[Ayoomikeey]

nice footage

[Darkartisan84]

That's the problem with these old mills, way too flamable