Firefighters Battle Blaze in New Bedford Home Ceiling

January 01, 2026 | New Bedford, MA

Firefighters responded to a working fire at 23 Independent St., where heavy flames were visible in the ceiling of the second floor in a single-family home. According to dispatch reports, crews stretched one line to fight the blaze. The Fire Marshal's Office has been called in to investigate the cause.

Interior Reports Heavy fire in the ceiling on Floor 2 of a Dwelling. 1 Lines Stretched and Operating. Request fmo.

The incident was reported at 8:42 p.m. on Jan. 1.

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