Firefighters Respond to Second-Floor Blaze at New Bedford Residence

January 01, 2026 | New Bedford, MA

Firefighters are tackling a fire reported on the second floor of a home at 23 Independent St. on Jan. 1 at about 8:37 p.m. Crews arrived on scene and deployed a hose line to fight the flames. All companies are focused on containing the fire, with no injuries reported at this time.

fire Floor 2 of a Dwelling. stretching a line.

The cause of the blaze is being investigated, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

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