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Heard on: New Bedford Fire · 1/2/2026 02:36 PM
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Alarm dispatch, ladder three, engine six, engine seven, engine one, ladder one, unit two, unit one.
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Near South Second Street, smoke in the hallway, first floor.
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Smoke reported in building near South Second St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of smoke in the hallway of a three‑story wood‑frame building near South Second Street in New Bedford. Smoke appeared to be coming from the first floor. Crews arrived on scene to investigate the possible fire hazard.

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S 2nd St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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