Matunuck Oyster Bar Surveillance Video Destroyed in Fire, Says Marshal - Cause Still Undetermined

Matunuck Oyster Bar Surveillance Video Destroyed in Fire, Says Marshal - Cause Still Undetermined

 

The Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced on Wednesday that a forensic analysis of the fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar was conducted on the restaurant’s surveillance camera system - and that the cause of the fire is still unknown.

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According to the Fire Marshal, the "analysis concluded that no data could be recovered from the hard drive due to the extent of damage caused by the fire."

 

The office says it "continues to investigate the fire that occurred on May 20, 2025, at Matunuck Oyster Bar located at 629 Succotash Road in South Kingstown."

 

 

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Previously, the Fire Marshal announced that the office ruled out that the fire was caused by cooking equipment.

 

"Fires of this magnitude often leave limited physical evidence," said State Fire Marshal Timothy P. McLaughlin. "Even so, our team is committed to uncovering the cause of fire through a careful and comprehensive investigation."

 

The OSFM encourages anyone with relevant information to come forward, including anonymously, by contacting the OSFM 24/7 Arson Tipline at (401) 383-7723.