Fire breaks out in van parked inside East Providence commercial building
by NBC 10 NEWS
A firefighter inspects a building on Maple Avenue Saturday night after a van inside caught fire. (WJAR)
A fire broke out in a van parked inside a commercial building in East Providence Saturday night.
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Fire crews responded to Century Sheet Metal at 19 Maple Ave. to battle the blaze.
Authorities originally believed lithium-ion batteries in the back of the van caused the fire, but after further inspection, officials said the fire started in the front.
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The van was a total loss, and there was limited damage to the building.
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The fire is under investigation.
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