Fatal New Bedford Fire Caused by Kitchen 'Electrical Event'
The Myrtle Street fire started at the kitchen countertop, according to the State Fire Marshal's office.
Robert Seamans
Victim of Fatal New Bedford Fire Identified
The elderly man was rescued from his apartment at 141-143 Myrtle St. and succumbed to his injuries at St. Luke's Hospital.
Chief Refutes Union Claim Blackouts Hurt Response to Fatal Fire
New Bedford Fire Chief Paul Coderre issued a statement refuting the Firefighters Union claim that blackouts hurt response time in a fatal fire Saturday.