Second victim identified as deadly New Bedford fire deemed accidental, officials say

New Bedford fatal fire determined to have started accidentally

Investigators have determined the devastating fire that killed two people in a New Bedford apartment building started accidentally, with the most likely cause involving a microwave or wall outlet. The Tuesday afternoon fire started on the second floor of the four-story, 31-unit building, which authorities have referred to as a rooming house. Investigators discovered the fire, originating in room 205, likely stemmed from “an event involving a mic…

Second victim in deadly New Bedford fire identified

Smoke is seen billowing from a four-story building on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. (WLNE)NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The second victim killed a New Bedford fire earlier this week been identified. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has identified the victim as Wayne Bourdon, 63. Bourdon was a resident of the building. Bourdon’s body was...

Second victim identified as deadly New Bedford fire deemed accidental, officials say

After a thorough investigation, officials say the probable cause for the fire was the use of a microwave or the wall outlet it was plugged into.

Deadly New Bedford fire ruled accidental; 2nd victim identified

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Fire officials announced Friday the cause of a deadly fire at a New Bedford rooming house. According to Chief Scott Kruger, the investigation revealed the fire started accidentally and may be linked to a microwave or wall outlet. BACKGROUND: 2 killed in New Bedford rooming house fire Two people were killed and several others were injured after the fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at Royal Crown Lodging on Acus…

Fatal New Bedford fire started accidentally, officials say

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - A fatal fire that burned through a rooming house in New Bedford on Tuesday started accidentally, fire officials announced. Investigators determined...

New Bedford rooming house fire started accidentally, investigators say

A massive fire that killed two people at a rooming house in New Bedford was accidental, investigators said Friday.