Fire Prevention Bureau

Fire Causes Extensive Damage
Fire Causes Extensive Damage
Fire Causes Extensive Damage
A fire early Saturday morning causes extensive damage to a 2 1/2 story tenament on Adams Street in the North End of New Bedford. District Chief Jeff Pothier tells WBSM News, fire crews were called to the scene shortly after 1:15am. "Engine Seven from Durfee Street was the first unit to arrive, and they were met with heavy fire from the rear of the building, heavy fire that extended into the a
South End Fire
South End Fire
South End Fire
For the second time in ten days, New Bedford firefighters respond to Rodney Metals on East Rodney French Boulevard to douse a fire on the building's roof. Crews responded about 1:45 Saturday afternoon.  District Chief James Clark tells WBSM News, exhaust from a boiler pushed through ductwork, and is igniting flamable material on the roof...
Fire Investigation
Fire Investigation
Fire Investigation
A fire overnight rips through a North End warehouse and commercial space, causing about $500,000 dollars in damage. Captain Luke Charbonneau of the Fire Prevention Bureau tells WBSM News, the fire at 2812 Acushnet Avenue broke out just before midnight Tuesday...