PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — 14 people were burned out of their home in Providence on Wednesday. The Providence Fire Department responded to a multi-family home on Avon Street around 3:30 p.m. Crews arrived to find a space heater that was on fire in a third-floor bathroom. Firefighters put out the flames in about 10 minutes, confining most of the damage to the bathroom. Officials said they had to open up a wall in the home while fighting the fire, leading to some water getting into the electrical wiring. Battalion Chief Edward Dwyer offered an important reminder to residents amidst the recent cold snap. “This time of year, if you’re operating space heaters, make sure you don’t leave them unattended,” he said. Dwyer said five adults and nine children were being assisted by the Red Cross after the fire. Categories: News, Providence, Rhode Island