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“Shortly before 4:00pm today, multiple 911 calls were received reporting smoke extending from the fourth floor of a four-story mixed-use commercial/residential building.
Engine 8 was confronted with a large volume of fire on the fourth floor. Ladder 4 performed roof ventilation and a second alarm assignment was called to assist with deploying additional hose lines and conducting primary searches.
No firefighters or civilians were injured. Twelve adults and four children were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross and NB Emergency Management.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the NBFD Fire Investigation Unit and the State Fire Marshals Office. NBPD, NBEMS, and the Providence Canteen provided assistance on scene. Mutual aid station coverage was provided by the Acushnet Fire Department.” -New Bedford Fire Department.
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