Five People Displaced After Newport House Fire

Crews responded to a late-night blaze on Gibbs Ave. that sent several to the hospital.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A house fire in Newport, Rhode Island late Saturday night left five people displaced and at least three hospitalized with smoke inhalation and burn injuries. The Newport Fire Department responded to the scene on Gibbs Ave. just before 11 p.m. and found smoke coming from the building, though all occupants were able to safely evacuate. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Why it matters

House fires can have devastating impacts on families, causing injury, displacement, and significant property damage. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and emergency response in coastal Rhode Island communities.

The details

According to the Newport Fire Department, crews were called to a fire at a home on Gibbs Ave. just before 11 p.m. on Saturday night. When they arrived, they found smoke coming from the building, but all occupants had safely evacuated. At least three people were transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation and burn injuries. The Red Cross said they are assisting five people who were displaced from the home due to the fire. Several neighboring fire departments, including the Navy Special Hazards, Navy Rescue, Jamestown and Portsmouth Fire Departments, as well as the Providence Canteen, responded to the scene to help battle the blaze.

  • The fire was reported just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Newport Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and investigated the house fire on Gibbs Ave.

Red Cross

The organization providing assistance to the five people displaced by the house fire.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of fire safety and emergency preparedness in coastal communities, where older homes and close-knit neighborhoods can heighten the risks and impacts of residential fires. Local fire departments and relief organizations play a critical role in responding to and supporting families affected by such disasters.