UPDATED: 13 Sent to the Hospital, Massive Emergency in East Providence, Company Responds

UPDATED: 13 Sent to the Hospital, Massive Emergency in East Providence, Company Responds

 

There are dozens of fire, rescue, and police officers on site at the Aspen Aerogels facility on Dexter Road in East Providence.

 

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GoLocal is on the scene and can see a massive response from emergency response personnel.

 

East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva posted, “East Providence Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency working on an explosion and fire at Aspen Aerogels on Dexter Rd.”

 

The area smells like fire and chemicals.

 

9:40 PM

UPDATE: East Providence Emergency Response has posted: Crews are operating at an active Multiple Casualty Incident and Structure Fire at Aspen Aerogels, 3 Dexter Rd.

 

10:10 PM
At this time, East Providence and mutual aid ambulances have transported 13 people to a nearby hospital. At this time, there are no reports of major injuries. 

 

11:00 PM

A spokesperson for Aspen Aerogels, in an email to GoLocal, wrote:

 

This evening, an operational incident occurred at our East Providence facility. The site is now secure, and the situation is under control. We are working closely with local first responders, and we are grateful for their swift and professional response. Thirteen of our employees were transported to the hospital with what have been reported as minor injuries. The well-being of our colleagues is our top priority.

 

 

Mayor DaSilva gives statement - see video below:

 

This is not the first incident at this site. In January, East Providence firefighters responded to a blaze at the same site.

 

The company, according to its website:

 

Aspen’s Aerogel Technology Platform® optimizes the performance and safety of electric vehicles and energy infrastructure assets.

For more than 20 years, global organizations have utilized Aspen’s engineering expertise and advanced aerogel technology to help solve challenges in resource efficiency, electrification, and sustainability.