A significant force of firefighters has moved into place as a large fire broke out inside a corn oil tank in Providence off Terminal Road. So far, mutual aid from Cranston, Johnston and North Smithfield are on route to the scene.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Large plumes of smoke were visible from a fire in Providence Thursday. Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva said the fire started in a corn oil storage tank on Terminal Road in the Port of Providence. Drivers on I-95 were able to see the smoke from the highway.

The incident occurred on Terminal Road off of Allens Avenue in South Providence. It marks the latest fire in the city in the area.

Firefighters used foam to smother the flames and prevent it from spreading, Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva said.

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