2 Dead in New Bedford MA Fire on Acushnet Avenue

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• Assistance to New Bedford fire-displaced residents
• Driver who escaped RI, Mass. state troopers caught in Newton, police say
• Gunshots fired into vehicle on I-93 in Braintree in ‘potential road rage incident,’ police say
• d Person Found Dead After New Bedford Rooming House Fire
• Standoff at the Bristol County House of Corrections leads to more than $100,000 in damage
• From New Bedford to Amazon: This local is leading research on products we've yet to see.

The investigation into the cause of the fire continued Wednesday, as community members step in to help the residents displaced. A second body was found by firefighters combing through the rooming house partially destroyed in a massive fire in New Bedford, Massachusetts, fire officials said Wednesday. By scooping out and removing the sediment that originally filled what was left of the salt marsh, heavy equipment operators are helping to restore the marshland. Two elderly residents died as a result of a fire Thursday afternoon at 260 Chestnut St. in the city's West End. On Friday, 17 "ringleaders" in one housing unit started a disturbance at the Bristol County House of Corrections causing an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 in damages to that housing unit. In recent years, bicycle parts and accessories have become increasingly popular.

Assistance to New Bedford fire-displaced residents

The microwave had been in use a short time before the fire broke out, investigators said. NEW BEDFORD — This week's deadly rooming house fire was apparently started by a microwave or the wall outlet it was plugged into. Kruger said the first firefighters to arrive rescued several people jumping from the windows of the building. Seize the opportunity to own this delightful ranch-style home, in the Pine Hill Acres neighborhood! This property has been meticulously maintained, and the care is evident as soon as you step inside.

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“Our thoughts are still with the families who lost loved ones, the residents who were injured, and those who lost all their belongings,” said Chief Kruger in a statement. The home had working smoke alarms, which may have helped prevent an even greater tragedy, said Chief Kruger. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Jason Gilmore leapt to safety from a second-floor fire escape with several other tenants.

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All New Bedford fire trucks and off-duty personnel, along with several other local fire departments, assisted in battling the fire. Engulfed in flames, the building sustained catastrophic damage while firefighters succeeded in preventing the fire to extend to other homes in the area. Authorities identified the man who died as Manuel Moreira, 59, who lived on the top floor of the four-story building, according to Bristol District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s office. About two dozen people were displaced and were put into motels for the night. As people jumped from windows to escape the burning building, one man told NBC 10 News that he’s just grateful to be alive.

"At the same time of arrival of crews, we were able to rescue, I believe five tenants over ground ladders while simultaneously getting lines in place and started to attack the fire," he said. The state sent a rehabilitation unit to support firefighters at the scene and a hazardous materials team to monitor air quality for potential harm to first responders and the community, Wark said. Kruger also told the station that over two dozen people are now displaced and were put into motels for the night.

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On arrival, the Fire Department immediately dispatched four crews to search the building for residents, but had to pull the crews out as the fire quickly ripped through the roof and made the walls unstable. Five people were initially taken to the hospital, and two people were still listed in critical condition late Wednesday afternoon. Five people were initially taken to the hospital, and two people were listed in critical condition late Wednesday afternoon. The Salvation Army in New Bedford, for example, has been meeting with fire survivors all week to determine immediate needs and provide emotional and spiritual care.

As an independent, nonprofit news outlet we are reliant on reader support to help fund the kind of in-depth journalism that keeps the public informed and holds the powerful accountable. The fire was mostly knocked down by about 7 p.m., though firefighters remained on the scene after 9 p.m. "State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal’s office are also responding to work with New Bedford FD," said Jake Wark, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. As of Tuesday evening, fire officials were using a drone to peer through windows and search the ruined building. “I had to jump off like towards the second (floor) on the balcony and on the back of it … and I jumped over the railing, and I got on a ladder and jumped the rest to get away from the smoke and all that,” he said.

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Firefighters worked through the night to knock down the flames, secure the building and remained working on demolition into Wednesday night. Crews were initially unable to enter the structurally unsound building Wednesday morning, but found the second victim in the afternoon using demolition and excavation equipment. One man was pronounced dead Tuesday, and five others were taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries suffered in the fire at the 31-unit house located at 1305 Acushnet Ave., officials said. Kruger said firefighters rescued at least three residents, while several others were forced to jump from their windows. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The investigation continues into a deadly fire that gutted a New Bedford rooming house Tuesday afternoon.

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Receive in-depth news stories and arts and culture coverage from around New Bedford in your inbox. Kruger said no firefighters were injured, and commended the department for their brave response. Deeds show it was sold for $1 in December 2022 to “1305 Acushnet Ave LLC.” It is not clear if that means the building was sold to new owners or was part of a corporate restructuring. Kenneth Hoffman, listed as one owner of the property before it was sold, is also listed on corporate filings for the LLC that acquired the property in December.

New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger said that the first firefighters to arrive rescued several people from the windows of the building. Third-floor resident Jason Gilmore said he was alerted by smoke alarms, and faced fire and smoke when he tried to escape. Third-floor resident Jason Gilmore said he was alerted by smoke alarms and faced fire and smoke when he tried to escape.

The first victim, identified as 59-year-old Manuel Moreira, lived on the fourth floor and was removed from the building Tuesday night. The second victim, who has not been identified, was found Wednesday afternoon as firefighters demolished the building piece by piece, according to Kruger. Kruger said people were hanging out of windows waiting to be rescued, while others were jumping out of windows as firefighters arrived. Kruger said around two dozen people were rescued from the rooming house, with five residents taken to the hospital in serious condition.

When Sky5 flew over the four-story building Tuesday afternoon, firefighters were dousing the building with water from all sides. The water was pouring out from doors on the ground floor, but flames and heavy smoke continued. All residents of the four-story rooming house were displaced by the fire.

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