New Bedford Fires Not Related, Chief Kruger Says
New Bedford crews battled five major fires in seven days, and one of the fires is being investigated as arson. However, there is no evidence that the fires are related, according to Acting Fire Chief Scott Kruger. There have been several major fires lately in our city besides this one but there is no connection between them, Kruger was quoted in a Jan. 29 statement sent from the Office of State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announcing a determination that the Jan. 27 fire at 124 Bonney had been intentionally set.
Kruger provided WBSM News with an update on the status of the five fire investigations:
New Bedford House Fire at Bonney Street Deemed Arson
An early-morning New Bedford fire in a vacant three-story wood-frame house was intentionally set, according to Acting Fire Chief Scott Kruger.
An investigation into the Jan. 27 blaze at 124 Bonney St. is now being conducted by the city s Fire Investigation Unit, the New Bedford Police Department, and the State Fire Marshals Office, Kruger said.
Shortly after midnight Wednesday, multiple 911 callers reported a structure fire in the area of Jason Court and Bonney Street. Upon arrival, Engine 6 reported flames extending from the rear of a vacant three-story wood-frame dwelling.
The location made access difficult as the burning building was located behind two adjacent residences and at the end of a small dead-end street, the fire department said on social media. Photos from the scene show firefighters working in the slush and snow.
Rural Metro responds to Powell home engulfed in flames after reports of explosion
According to KCSO, crews received calls around 6:30 p.m. about a possible fire and explosion at a home in the Broadacres subdivision. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 8:12 PM EST January 6, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. Fire crews and deputies responded after flames engulfed a home in Powell Wednesday night.
According to the Knox County Sheriff s Office, crews with Rural Metro Fire and deputies initially responded to reports to people hearing an explosion at a home in the Broadacres Subdivision on Maida Vale Circle.
When crews arrived, they said the home was heavily involved with fire.