14 displaced by New Bedford house fire

14 displaced by New Bedford house fire
September 19, 2025

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14 displaced by New Bedford house fire

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Fourteen people are without a home after a fire broke out at a home in New Bedford Thursday night.

Crews responding to the scene on Katherine Street around 10:30 p.m. found flames coming from the third floor.

The fire was knocked down quickly, according to District Fire Chief Bob Mourao.

No one was hurt and firefighters saved a cat.

Mourao said the fire was most likely accidental but they are still looking into a cause.

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