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Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 01:09 PM
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Fire alarm from engine seven.
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Entering engine seven.
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Small trash fire contained near Sherman St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a small trash can fire in the basement of a two-story wood-frame building near Sherman St in New Bedford. The fire was quickly extinguished, contained to the trash can, and there were no further hazards. Responding units confirmed there was no remaining fire and other apparatus were cleared from the scene.

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Sherman St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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