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After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River
Following a meeting with Fall River officials, Healey said the state was releasing $1.2 million for more emergency response ...
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‘Fire safety is everybody’s business’: Officials weigh in on safety challenges for elderly population after deadly Fall River fire
In the aftermath of the fire in Fall River which has now taken 10 lives of elderly residents of the Gabriel House of care, local fire and elder care facility officials talked about the challenges ...
Fall River assisted living facility fire victim remembered for his ‘contagious personality’
One of the victims of the deadly Gabriel House assisted living facility fire that happened in Fall River earlier this month ...
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.
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 ...
Fall River police video shows rescues at deadly fire: 'Not their comfort zone'
Body-worn camera footage from Fall River police shows officers rescuing residents from the Gabriel House fire. Check it out.
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'Miscommunication with a medical agency': DA issues Fall River fire death toll correction
The Bristol County DA reported the update Friday saying, "it was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency." ...
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.