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

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The Bristol County District Attorney's Office has identified the victim as Wayne Bourdon, 63. Bourdon was a resident of the building. Another man, 59-year-old Manuel Moreira, was also killed in the blaze. The building that has been demolished was used as a housing complex.

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Boston Herald

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…

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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WHDH

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...

1 year ago·Boston, United States

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NBC Boston

Deadly Fire at New Bedford Rooming House Was an Accident, Investigators Find

A deadly fire at a New Bedford rooming house Tuesday started accidentally, likely caused by a microwave or wall outlet, fire officials said Friday.

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WPRI 12

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…

1 year ago·East Providence, United States

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ABC6

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...

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