Structure fire with burn victim in New Bedford, New Bedford MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a structure fire near Topham Street in New Bedford. The fire produced heavy smoke and active flames. One person suffered burn injuries and was treated as a high-priority patient before being transported to a hospital. Medics and multiple fire units were on scene.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
07:57
Transcript:
00:00
Units responding to near Topham Street, I'm sure you are aware, but I'm being told to let you know not to pull up at that address.
00:09
Go fire trucks can get through.
01:09
We have a burn victim at our location.
01:19
10th Street, we also have a burn victim near Topham.
01:24
Medics are being notified.
01:32
There is a lot of smoke coming from the house.
01:35
There's an active fire.
03:22
Structure fire off of Topham Street this time.
07:38
Just one patient right now, severe priority one.
07:54
Medic three is going to transport possibly to a Rhode Island hospital.
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Location mentioned:
Topham St, New Bedford, MA 02746
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