6 adults, 1 child displaced in New Bedford fire
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Seven people were displaced after a fire broke out at a multi-home in New Bedford overnight.
New Bedford police evacuated the Sidney Street home while waiting for fire crews to arrive.
A discarded cigarette on the third floor porch started the fire, according to Fire Chief Scott Kruger.
The fire was contained, but the building has $100,000 worth of damage, said Kruger.
Six adults and a child were displaced in result to the fire. Three animals were rescued, but a cat is still missing.
Four New Bedford officers were treated at St. Luke’s Hospital for smoke inhalation, but were released shortly after.
