Three transported to the hospital after house fire
Jan 18, 2025
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (WPRI) -- Three people were transported to the hospital after a fire at a home in Fairhaven early Saturday morning.
Just after 4 a.m., crews were called to a report of a fire on the 200 block of Main Street.
When they arrived, heavy smoke was found coming from the first floor.
Crews were able to put the fire out about 10 minutes after arriving on scene.
Three victims, two adults and one child, were taken to St. Lukes Hospital to be treated for for smoke inhalation.
According to a release by Fire Chief Todd Correia, he fire was caused by "extension cord that was overloaded and too close to combustible material."
The Red Cross is helping the victims who have been displaced.