Breaking: 3rd Alarm Apartment Fire Engulfs Building on Franklin Street in Lincoln, Rhode Island

On February 10, 2026, firefighters responded to a significant apartment fire at 10 Franklin Street in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The incident occurred in the afternoon, with initial reports of smoke showing from a one-story wood-frame structure, possibly originating in the attic. The fire quickly escalated, prompting a 2nd alarm response by 11:58 AM EST, followed by an upgrade to a 3rd alarm as heavy fire was reported in the attic.

Responding agencies included local Lincoln firefighters, with mutual aid requested to the scene and for coverage from surrounding departments. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions in the attic of the one-story apartment building, described as a commercial-style structure in some reports. One victim was removed from the building during the initial response. No further details on the victim’s condition or any additional injuries were immediately available.

Damage to the building included several holes cut into the roof, likely for ventilation purposes, with the top of the roof appearing charred. The fire was actively battled on scene, with crews reporting heavy fire and smoke conditions. Support services were also mobilized, including a canteen unit from the Special Signal Fire Association to provide rehabilitation for first responders at approximately 11:50 AM EST.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time, with no information released regarding its origin. No estimates on the extent of structural damage, the number of displaced residents, or any fatalities have been reported. This incident was described as a breaking story, with on-scene reporting from 12 News crews gathering additional details.

The fire at 10 Franklin Street marks a significant emergency response in Lincoln on this date, unrelated to other recent fires in the area, such as a plating facility fire on February 9, 2026. Updates may emerge as the investigation continues.

WPRI 12 News – Primary report https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/crews-respond-to-apartment-fire-in-lincoln (Feb 10, 2026 – updated same day) → Main facts: location (Franklin Street, Lincoln), date/time (Feb 10 afternoon), roof holes/charred roof, on-scene photos. Yahoo News (syndicated WPRI article) https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/crews-respond-apartment-fire-lincoln-191212736.html (Feb 10, 2026) → Identical content to WPRI report, including roof damage description. Lincoln Housing Authority / address confirmation → 10 Franklin Street = Lincoln Manor (public housing) Sources: