Smoking Materials Cause of New Bedford Fatal Fire

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State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, Bristol District Attorney Thomas Quinn, New Bedford Fire Chief Michael W. Gomes and New Bedford Police Chief Joseph C. Cordeiro said yesterday’s fatal fire at 176 Potter Street, New Bedford was caused by the improper use of smoking materials. The Bristol District Attorney’s office has identified the victim as Jaxson Leahy, 21. He called 9-1-1 saying he was trapped in a smoke-filled second-floor bedroom.