Man, 88, dies in New Bedford fire, blaze appears accidental, officials say
The fire, which caused “catastrophic damage” to the two-family home, does not appear suspicious, officials said.
Man dies after fire causes ‘catastrophic damage’ to New Bedford home
No firefighters were injured. A pair of cats were rescued from the residence and treated for smoke inhalation by New Bedford Animal Control. The fire caused “catastrophic damage” to the building, officials said. Its origin and cause remain under investigation.
Man dies in house fire in New Bedford
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — New Bedford fire officials said a man has died, and three people were injured in a house fire on Monday. The fire occurred around Cotter Street near Coggeshall Street. According to fire crews, they received a report of a fire shortly after 1 p.m., with reports of people being trapped inside.
Victim identified in deadly New Bedford house fire
Preliminary investigations have ruled out suspicious activity in the cause of Monday’s deadly fire in New Bedford, according to officials.
Man killed in New Bedford house fire identified by city, state officials
State officials have identified the New Bedford man who was killed in a house fire on Monday. Alfred Martin, 88, of New Bedford, was named as the victim, according to the New Bedford Fire and Police departments,
Investigators say fatal New Bedford house fire was accidental
A fatal house fire in New Bedford that claimed the life of an 88-year-old man was dertermined to be accidental.
New Bedford man killed in shooting liked to play soccer, family says
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Tractor-trailer rollover shuts down highway in New Bedford
Massachusetts State Police are investigating after a tractor-trailer rollover crash in New Bedford Thursday afternoon.
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New Bedford man stole over $450K from disabled veteran. Here's what we know.
Hundreds of thousands in monthly veteran benefits were stolen by New Bedford man. Here's what he was sentenced: ...
Monday fire in New Bedford marked first Mass. fire death of 2025
According to fire officials, the fire occurred at 34 Cotter St. Following a 1 p.m. emergency call, firefighters arrived to ...
One dead, four injured after fire breaks out in New Bedford home
One person died and four others were hospitalized following a raging structure fire in New Bedford Monday afternoon, according to officials.
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New Bedford Creative awarded $70K grant. Here's what it will support.
According to the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC), it has been approved by the National Endowment for the ...
New Bedford man sent to prison for stealing veterans’ disability benefits
Joseph Smith, 71, was sentenced to 23 months in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release. He was charged with ...
Authorities identify man killed in fire that injured 4 others in New Bedford
Authorities on Tuesday identified a man who died in a two-alarm fire in New Bedford on Monday that may have started from ...
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New Bedford Whaling Museum expanding its campus to house larger exhibits, events
The New Bedford Whaling Museum, which sees more than 80,000 visitors a year, is planning to expand its campus with a new ...