Deep Frying Turkey Mishap May Be Cause Of Fire That Destroyed 3 Homes

NEW BEDFORD, MA — A woman was seriously hurt in a huge fire that destroyed three houses in New Bedford on Thanksgiving. The cause may be linked to the deep frying of a turkey.

Neighbors heard an explosion as flames broke out at a home on Washburn Street around 9:45 a.m. The fire quickly spread to the houses on each side by the time firefighters arrived.

One woman was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital, but the 27 others in the three homes were able to get out.

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