Suspicious fire being investigated in New Bedford

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NEW BEDFORD, M.A. – The New Bedford Fire Department is investigating what caused a devastating fire Sunday afternoon.

Officials tell ABC6 News a business on Mount Vernon Street is considered a total loss after a portable toilet caught fire outside and flames quickly spread to the building around 2:00 p.m.

The burning plastic created thick black smoke that could be seen for miles.

No injuries were reported.

The fire is considered suspicious at this time.

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