Bristol Firefighters Battle Advanced Structure Fire
Photo by Bristol Fire DepartmentBristol Fire units operated aerial and handlines as crews worked to contain a fast-moving structure fire.
Photo by Bristol Fire DepartmentFirefighters made aggressive interior and exterior operations as smoke and fire conditions intensified.
Photo by Bristol Fire DepartmentCrews overhauled the heavily damaged structure after knockdown, with no reported injuries during the incident.
January 3, 2026 — Bristol Fire Department responded to a structure fire just after 3 p.m. on January 3, finding heavy fire conditions that had already advanced throughout much of the building upon arrival. Firefighters worked aggressively to contain and bring the fire under control, preventing further extension despite challenging conditions. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Department officials expressed appreciation to mutual aid partners who assisted on scene and provided coverage within the town during the incident, and extended their thoughts to those affected by the fire.
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