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Fall River to increase fire department staffing in wake of tragedy
Changes are coming to the Fall River Fire Department following the fire at the Gabriel Assisted Living Facility that killed ...
‘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 ...
Long List of Problems Emerges at Assisted Living Facility Where 9 Died in Fire, as Mayor Claims Owner Isn't Cooperating
Violations were previously found at a Massachusetts assisted living facility where nine people died in a fire. Now, the mayor ...
Mutual aid covered Fall River fire stations, but not the Gabriel House fire — here's why
River called mutual aid during the Gabriel House fire when firefighters were overwhelmed. But they covered stations, not the ...