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)