Thirteen Injured In Providence Explosion

Thirteen people are injured after an explosion and fire in an East Providence manufacturing plant.

First responders were called to Aspen Aerogels on Dexter Road at around 8:15 Wednesday night for a report of an explosion and flash fire in the building.

No major injuries have been reported and the affected employees were taken to a hospital for treatment.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blast.

(Photo: John Baibak, NewsradioRI)


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