I am so saddened to hear the news of last night’s fire at Crook Point Bridge. The bridge is a relic of Providence’s history as an industrial port city and had recently inspired many preservation and reuse ideas before the unfortunate events of last night. Local landmarks like the Crook Point Bridge are what give our City a unique character and make Providence feel like home.

We’re incredibly lucky that no bystanders were hurt, however yesterday was a sad day for our community. Thank you to the Providence Fire Department and the first responders who worked through the night to put out the fire and keep the public safe.

We kindly ask that the community cooperate with the Fire Department and law enforcement officials as they work to gather more information about the cause of the fire.

John Goncalves
Councilman, Ward 1
Providence City Council