Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Canonchet Road Home In Flames






An unoccupied home at 324 Canonchet Road was fully involved when the Hope Valley Fire Department was called to the scene shortly before 8 p.m., Tuesday.

The fire has been called suspicious by fire officials. Hopkinton police are investigating.

Dozens of firefighters from Hope Valley-Wyoming, Ashaway, Exeter and Carolina were fighting the blaze, which could be seen from a great distance. Firefighters immediately called the state fire marshal to examine the house. Although crews were working quickly to extinguish the blaze which had gotten a big head start.

The Rhode Island Red Cross was being called to assist the homeowners.

The Hopkinton building inspector was also called to the scene to look at the structure.

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