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Flooding from broken pipe at art college building

Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
04:38
00:00
Fire alarm here too.
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The Star Store, College of Visual and Performing Arts, 715 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building on Purchase Street where a broken pipe caused water damage throughout several floors. Sprinkler heads were damaged, and large amounts of water collected in the lobby. Responders worked to shut off the water and isolate the affected areas.

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