Crime & Safety
New Bedford Man Killed In Fire
A New Bedford fire claimed the life of Jackson Leahy, 21, officials said.
NEW BEDFORD, MA — A New Bedford man was killed in a fire Wednesday morning. The victim was identified as Jackson Leahy, 21, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn.
The fire broke out at a Potter Street residence at about 7 a.m. The blaze was caused by the "improper disposal of smoking materials," Quinn said in a statement. Five others were inside the home and escaped unharmed.
State Fire Marshall’s office is investigating the cause of a fire in New Bedford that took the life of 1 man. Live update at noon @abc6 pic.twitter.com/3zI7XXOYm3
— Chloe Leshner (@ChloeLeshner) April 11, 2018
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