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Fire alarm at car barn near Purchase St, units dispatched, New Bedford MA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 9/25/2025 12:58 PM

Near Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

A fire alarm was reported at a car barn near Purchase Street. Multiple fire units were sent to the location. It is not confirmed if a fire is present.

Audio|Source: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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dispatching the ladder one, engine seven, engine one, unit two to the car barn,

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1959 Purchase Street, fire alarm[1] received the headquarters,

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indicating general fire alarm[1].

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Again,

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ladder one, engine seven,

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engine one at unit two, car barn on near Purchase St.

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Fire alarm received the headquarters, indicating general fire alarm[1] across the Weld Street, Clark Street.

Police codes explained

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[1]

fire alarm: Fire alarm activation incident

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Near Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740

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