South Kingstown, RI, Firefighters Tackle Flames in Oyster Bar

    May 20, 2025
    The wind was a challenge at first, but firefighters got the upper hand, Union Fire District Chief Steve Pinch said.

    A popular restaurant in South Kingstown was destroyed by fire early Tuesday.

    Union firefighters encountered heavy fire when they responded at 3:45 a.m. 

    Union Fire District Chief Steve Pinch told WPRI the wind was a challenge at first, but firefighters worked to get the upper hand.

    The cause of the fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar is under investigation.

    “Everybody in town either works or knows somebody who works at the oyster bar, or comes here and enjoys the oyster bar. So, we are just saddened for all of the employees and the owner."

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    Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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