A house fire on Cotter Street in New Bedford on Monday afternoon resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries. New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger, Police Chief Paul Oliveira, State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, and District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III issued a joint statement: "Our thoughts are with them, and also with the residents who lost their home today. This is a terrible loss for them and the community," as stated by the New Bedford Fire Department.
A fire started at a two-family home on Cotter Street in New Bedford at 1:00 PM. One person, an elderly man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Firefighters rescued one person from the second floor, and three others escaped. All four survivors received medical treatment, with one being transferred to Rhode Island Hospital, as reported by the New Bedford Fire Department.
According to the New Bedford Fire Department on their Facebook page, a house fire displaced four residents and took an hour and a half to control. The cause is under investigation. Two cats were rescued and are receiving treatment for smoke inhalation. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced tenants, and local agencies are providing support.
