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Tenth victim of the Gabriel House in Fall River assisted living fire has not died
The Bristol County DA reported the update Friday saying, "it was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency." ...
Tenth resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire
A 10th person has died in the aftermath of the fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts. Brenda Cropper, 66, ...
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 ...
Fundraiser to help victims' families, survivors after fatal Fall River fire
Nearly 40 restaurants, including Christopher's — a Fall River restaurant owned by one of the organizers — are participating in a fundraiser Friday at St. John's Club in Fall River.
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'We have the funds available': Fall River mayor announces fire department budget increase
River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to ...
Fall River fire: Assisted living facility’s track record, fire department’s staffing under scrutiny
Questions about Gabriel House living conditions and emergency preparedness continue to swirl following Sunday’s deadly fire.
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 ...
Family calls for justice for man shot, killed by Fall River police
The family of a man shot and killed by Fall River police on Tuesday morning decried the police response that led to his death ...
Fall River fire victim reported dead Thursday is still alive, DA says
The Bristol County District Attorney’s office said it erroneously reported 66-year-old Brenda Cropper dead due to a “miscommunication.” ...