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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.
Fall River fire chief defends response to deadly fire at assisted living home
You could have had 100 firefighters show up on that scene and it wouldn’t have been enough,” Jeffrey Bacon said at a news ...
State inspectors found violations in 2023 at Fall River assisted living facility where 9 died in fire
When the deadly fire broke out Sunday night at Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, the assisted living facility had ...
Fall River assisted living center fire kills 9: What happened Monday
A fire at Gabriel House assisted living in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. City is ...
Fall River fire is a tragic illustration of elders’ vulnerability
"Whatever can be learned from this tragedy, from fire prevention to rescue perspectives, is of the utmost importance," writes ...
Investigators work to pinpoint cause of Fall River assisted living facility fire that claimed 9 lives
An "extensive investigation" is underway in Fall River after a fire at an assisted living center claimed the lives of nine people.
Assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before fatal fire
A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more ...
DA identifies several victims in deadly fire as assisted living facility’s owner releases statement. Follow live updates.
The investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing but “does not appear to be suspicious,” according to the Bristol County ...