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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 ...
Bristol County DA messes up death report of victim critically injured in Fall River fire
After announcing that a tenth victim had died following last weekend’s fire in Fall River, the Bristol County District ...
10th Gabriel House fire victim still alive, DA incorrectly reported death
A woman previously reported to have died after a fire at a Fall River assisted living residence remains in critical condition ...
‘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 ...
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.
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 ...