NEWPORT, RI (WLNE) — The Newport Police Department said crews extinguished a fire on Green Street on Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:22 p.m. Newport police were notified by the fire department of smoke coming from the basement of a home. On the scene, crews reported a working fire, which was later extinguished. Officials said the residents of the home were safety evacuated. There are no reported injuries, according to police. The cause of the fire, as well as where or how it started is under investigation. Categories: Newport, News, Rhode Island