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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 ...
After deadly Fall River fire, grief gives way to frustration and solidarity
The scene outside Gabriel House, the assisted living facility that saw a deadly fire over the weekend, was solemn Wednesday, ...
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 ...
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Did Gabriel House ever conduct fire drills? Here's what Fall River inspection reports say
Residents who fled the deadly Gabriel House fire said fire drills were never conducted. The fire chief says there's a good ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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In Wake of Deadly Blaze, Fall River, MA, to Boost Firefighter Staffing
After 10 people died in an assisted living facility, IAFF officials said Fall River didn't have enough firefighters on duty.
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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 ...