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Two Dead in New Bedford Fire
NEW BEDFORD This morning s fire on Acushnet Avenue has turned fatal, as the New Bedford Fire Department confirms two people perished in the general alarm blaze.
Acting Fire Chief Scott Kruger posted an update to the NBFD Facebook page at 11:33 a.m. acknowledging that two fatalities had been confirmed. He said next of kin has not yet been notified, so no further details can be provided at this time.
Kruger said approximately 40 people were displaced by the fire, which engulfed two mixed-use buildings on Acushnet Avenue, between Holly and Tallman Streets, starting just before 12:30 this morning.
Two people dead, dozens more displaced after fire in New Bedford
Updated 1:50 PM;
A fire in New Bedford early Monday killed two people and left dozens more displaced, according to authorities.
The fire broke out at two mixed-use residential and commercial buildings on Acushnet Avenue, leaving roughly 40 residents displaced, according to a statement from acting New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger.
“Sadly, two fatalities have been confirmed as of this morning,” he wrote. “The thoughts of the New Bedford Fire Department are with the victims and their families. Next of kin have not yet been notified, so further details will be provided at a later time.”
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