A fire at the Joseph Abboud factory in New Bedford sent one person to the hospital. Read more.
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NEW BEDFORD — One factory worker was hospitalized after New Bedford firefighters responded to a fire at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing on Belleville Avenue Friday afternoon.
According to New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger, the call came around 2:40 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters from Command Unit 1 were met by a plant engineer who reported fire in the boiler room that appeared to have been extinguished. However, fire remained burning in the ceiling and roof, Kruger said.
"Fire crews were able to open up the roof and prevented further fire extension," Kruger said. "Their plant engineers and maintenance personnel are on the scene assessing the damage."
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Kruger said a Joseph Abboud worker who had tried to extinguish the fire was transported to St. Luke's Hospital by EMS for smoke inhalation.
The fire's cause is under investigation by the Fire Investigation Unit, Kruger said.
Joseph Abboud manufacturing produces high-end men's suits and has been noted for supplying NBA coaches with suits worn at games.
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Fire at Joseph Abboud plant in New Bedford hospitalizes one
