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Fire marshal’s office says Matunuck Oyster Bar fire appears accidental

A chain link fence surrounds the fire damaged Matunuck Oyster Bar on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Photo by Laura Paton/Rhode Island Current)Preliminary findings by the Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal suggest the early Tuesday morning fire that seriously damaged the Matunuck Oyster Bar and displaced its 300 workers was accidental. The investigation into the cause of the blaze continues, but several possible causes have been ruled out, ac…

Fire Marshal Says Matunuck Oyster Bar Fire Likely Accidental - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz Fire Marshal Says Matunuck Oyster Bar Fire Likely Accidental The Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal announced Thursday that preliminary findings suggest the fire that destroyed Matunuck Oyster Bar was accidental, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The iconic South Kingstown restaurant has been declared a total loss following the blaze, which broke out early Tuesday morning. While the cause is still undete…

Matunuck Oyster Bar fire 'accidental,' according to preliminary report. What we know.

Extensive mitigation measures have also been taken to prevent any contamination to nearby inland waterways, the fire marshal says.

Donations pour in for popular Rhode Island restaurant destroyed by fire

Nearly $100,000 has been collectively raised in just a couple of days to support one of Rhode Island's most famous restaurants that was majorly damaged in a fire this week.

Matunuck Oyster Bar Severely Damaged by Early Morning Fire

In the early hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, a devastating fire broke out at the renowned Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Firefighters from the Union Fire District responded to the scene around 3:45 a.m., encountering heavy smoke and flames fueled by strong winds. Despite their efforts, the blaze caused significant internal damage due to fire, smoke, and water, leading officials to believe that the majority of the building …

Legendary New England seafood restaurant likely a total loss after early-morning fire

A two-alarm fire tore through Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, early Tuesday morning, rendering the well-known seafood restaurant a total loss, fire officials said.