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Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS · 1/17/2026 08:27 PM
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Yeah, two for file.
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I'm on Cottage Street. It's going to be up on Parker Street more near West End Grill and School of Saga Field.
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Smoke mistaken for steam near Parker Street
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke or steam near a building on Parker Street close to a local restaurant and sports field. Upon investigation, it appeared the source was steam from a boiler vent, not an active fire. Units cleared after confirming no hazard.
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