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Firefighters recount saving people from Fall River fire and how they're supporting each other
More than five days after the deadly fire in Fall River, firefighters reflect on response and their own recovery.
Great-grandmother lost in Fall River fire remembered for warmth, big smile
Brenda Cropper’s family describes her as a “tiny little thing” with a big smile who made friends easily. Cropper stood about ...
Fall River fire: Newly released body cam footage shows officers’ response
River police said the officers who responded to the Gabriel House fire “exemplified professionalism, bravery, and ...
Bristol County DA messes up death report of victim critically injured in Fall River fire
After announcing that a tenth victim had died following last weekend’s fire in Fall River, the Bristol County District ...
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Watch Mass. Police Rescue Residents from Assisted Living Facility Fire
River police officers kicked down doors and battled heavy smoke to search for and evacuate residents—many with mobility ...
Fire safety at long-term care front of mind after fatal blaze. What's next in Fall River
The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.
Death toll rises in Fall River, Mass. assisted living tragedy: Safety violations and fire department understaffing exposed
The preventable tragedy at Gabriel House demonstrates the potential suffering posed to vulnerable populations, particularly ...
‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire
There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said ...