Fairhaven Fire Department Press Release
On 2/24/26 at 5:55 p.m., the Fairhaven Fire Department received a call from Holbrook Regional Communications Center for a structure fire at number 3 Walnut Street. The occupants were unaware of the fire and had been alerted to it by a passerby. They were able to exit the building and were all accounted for with no injuries.
Upon arrival, there was fire showing on the exterior of the structure which was extinguished, however, the fire had spread quickly through the walls and void spaces in the structure causing a second alarm to be declared by command.
Mutual aid came from Mattapoisett, Acushnet, New Bedford and Dartmouth District 3 came to the scene. All firefighters were ordered to evacuate for a period due to structural roof collapse. Over time, crews were able to then return to the lower levels of the structure to continue working to ensure complete fire suppression.
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- A firefighter works to put out a fire at 3 Walnut Street in Fairhaven that began in the chimney. Photo from Fairhaven Fire-EMS Facebook page.
The cause appears to be a chimney fire that traveled into the walls and extended into the attic and roof. It was deemed accidental.
The structure sustained significant damage and the American Red Cross has been called in to assist our displaced residents.
Rochester and Mattapoisett EMS handled additional ambulance requests and New Bedford Fire handled additional fire calls for the town while our companies were on scene.
Thank you as always to all of the aforementioned mutual aid partners, Holbrook Regional Communications, and the Providence Canteen for supporting us.
We would also like to acknowledge the great neighbors within the Williams and Union Street areas who came to our aid removing snow and ice when one of our apparatus was stuck attempting to access the fire scene. The DPW was able to free the apparatus with their heavy equipment. There was no shortage of help from all involved and we just want to take the opportunity to let you all know we appreciate it immensely.
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