North Kingston Black Friday Mansion was Arson

Mansion Destroyed by Late Thanksgiving Fire

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Fire trucks line up near a house partially collapsed by fire on Potter Road in North Kingstown, R.I., November 23, 2012. (WPRI)

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Reward for info on NK mansion fire

Officials determined fire was intentionally set

Updated: Thursday, 29 Nov 2012, 6:46 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 29 Nov 2012, 10:17 AM EST

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) -- A $5,000 reward is being offered for information about a fire that severely damaged a 10,000 square-foot home in North Kingstown.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office – Arson Rewards Program has asked anyone who may have information should call the Arson Hotline at 401-462-4242. Callers can remain anonymous if they do not want to provide their name.

On Friday, November 23, a fire was reported around 12:30 a.m. at 229 Potter Road. Upon arrival, officials found the house to be fully engulfed in flames.

According to The North Kingstown Fire Department, the house was vacant at the time.

Through their investigation, officials have determined the fire was intentionally set

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