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Fire inspection says Gabriel House had working sprinklers, evacuation maps, and held drills
The one-page inspection report released Thursday morning showed the Gabriel House also had an adequate number of fire ...
Fall River chief fights back tears as he shares stories from scene of deadly Gabriel House fire
Jeffrey Bacon said the fire was "destined to kill" more than 50 people, but heroic acts limited the tragic loss of life.
Fatal blaze at assisted-living center raises questions on safety and firefighter staffing
By LISA BAUMANN and PATRICK WHITTLE Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts ...
Nine dead and dozens injured after blaze at assisted living facility that left residents desperately hanging out of windows
Nine dead and dozens injured after blaze at assisted living facility that left residents desperately hanging out of windows - ...
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 selflessness in the face of danger.” The post Fall River fire: Newly released body cam ...
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
The 100-unit assisted-living facility that burned Sunday night, killing nine people so far, opened in 1999 in Fall River, ...
10th Person Dies From Massachusetts Assisted-Living Fire
A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, ...