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Prominent law firm announces investigation into deadly Fall River fire
The nation's largest injury law firm announced Friday it was investigating the fatal fire in Fall River Sunday night.
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.
‘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 ...
Fallout from tragic Fall River fire puts spotlight on mental health of first responders
What they saw upon initial arrival on the scene was horrific and at times, they were powerless and couldn’t perform the ...
Death toll rises in Fall River, Mass. assisted living tragedy: Safety violations and fire department understaffing exposed
The preventable tragedy at Gabriel House demonstrates the potential suffering posed to vulnerable populations, particularly ...
‘She lost everything’: Donations a lifeline for Fall River fire survivors
Jason Murphy has been anxiously trying to get his mother’s belongings from her room at the Gabriel House assisted living ...
Family, friends remember Gabriel House fire victims as strong elders with a knack for storytelling
FALL RIVER — The nine residents killed in a fire here at Gabriel House, an assisted living residence, are being remembered as ...
All displaced Gabriel House residents have new living arrangements, city says
The Fall River mayor’s office has confirmed all Gabriel House residents displaced by the tragic Sunday fire that claimed nine ...