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One week after tragic Fall River fire, new safety initiative set to take place on Monday
Sunday marks one week since a fire ripped through an assisted living facility in Fall River, killing ten residents.
‘I need bodies and ladders’: In radio recordings, Fall River firefighters battled deadly blaze to save lives.
Complainant screaming that there is fire, and alarms sounding. Unable to figure out exactly what was going on,” the ...
Community gathers to support survivors of Gabriel House fire in Fall River
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours on Friday night for the chance to support survivors of the Gabriel House fire in ...
Gabriel House in Fall River: How many are still hospitalized and in hotels after fire
Some residents who survived Sunday's fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River are still hospitalized and in hotels. Here's the ...
West Bridgewater bakery owner collecting donations for survivors of Fall River fire
Communities across Massachusetts continue to lend their support to the people whose lives were changed forever by the Gabriel ...
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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 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.” ...
As investigators probe cause of fire, Fall River mayor faults owner of assisted living home for spotty communication
It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his ...
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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.