Glocester, RI Motor Inn heavily damaged by fire

Multiple calls and a neighboring fire chief driving by reported a structure fire at the Motor Inn on Putnam Pike around noon.The end unit was fully involved and a 2nd alarm was transmitted. The West Glocester fire station is stationed 100 yards from the inn. The heavy fire was knocked down within 15 minutes and under control in about a 1/2 hour. The fire was contained to the room of origin. A few people were transported with minor injuries and local animal control were called to care for pets, none of which were injured.