RI firefighters contain massive mill fire
WOONSOCKET, RI
The old Alice Mill Rubber Manufacturing Plant is owned by
Woonsocket's American Wood Pellet Co., which was planning to use
part of the space to manufacture wood pellets and lease the rest to
other tenants.
Matt Wojcik, director of economic development for Woonsocket, on
Wednesday called the mill a "major historical asset" to the city.
He said its loss would radically change the neighborhood but
expressed optimism the 7.5-acre parcel could be redeveloped.
Fire officials say residual heat from a blow torch used by a
contractor sparked the fire Tuesday evening. At least one
firefighter was injured.
