New Bedford woman, 70, dies days after being rescued from burning home

"A 70-year-old woman died days after being rescued from the third floor of a burning home in New Bedford Oct. 9, officials announced Tuesday."

"The woman was in critical condition after first responders evacuated her from the house, the Department of Fire Services said in a statement."

"The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it does not appear to be suspicious, the department said."

""Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones who are mourning today," said New Bedford Fire Chief Brian Medeiros. "This is a terrible loss for them and our City.""

A 70-year-old woman died days after being rescued from the third floor of a burning home in New Bedford on Oct. 9. She was in critical condition after first responders evacuated her and later died from her injuries at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. The New Bedford Fire Department responded around 8:30 p.m. to 396-398 Elm St. after reports of a fire with residents trapped on the home's second and third floors. Responders located only the woman inside the smoky upper floors. The cause of the fire is under investigation but does not appear suspicious. Nearly a dozen residents were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Fire Chief Brian Medeiros offered condolences to the woman's family and the city.

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