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Fall River fire chaplain recounts Gabriel House tragedy: ‘Nobody was prepared for this’
It was Richard Aguiar, director of the Fall River Emergency Management Agency. Aguiar told him the situation at the Gabriel ...
Sprinklers worked 5 days before deadly Fall River fire, owners say
The statement said that there were quarterly inspections of the fire suppression system and that the latest happened five ...
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.
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 ...
Grandmother who died in Gabriel House fire lived life in the service of others
The funeral for a grandmother who died at the Gabriel House fire in Fall River, known by her family for her faith and resilience, will be held this week.
State orders fire safety plans after deadly blaze
By the end of the week, all 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all ...
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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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.