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Fall River police video shows rescues at deadly fire: 'Not their comfort zone'
Body-worn camera footage from Fall River police shows officers rescuing residents from the Gabriel House fire. Check it out.
Great-grandmother lost in Fall River fire remembered for warmth, big smile
Brenda Cropper’s family describes her as a “tiny little thing” with a big smile who made friends easily. Cropper stood about ...
Tenth victim dies after Fall River assisted-living facility fire
A tenth victim has died following the Fall River fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility on Sunday, the Bristol ...
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.
In wake of deadly fire, Fall River reaches agreement to boost fire staffing
The city is taking a significant step closer to meeting the national standard for firefighters working at a given time.
10th person dies after fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition since Sunday’s fire at the Gabriel House on Oliver Street.
Fall River fire: Newly released body cam footage shows officers’ response
River police said the officers who responded to the fire “exemplified professionalism, bravery, and selflessness in the face of danger.” ...
Additional Fall River assisted living fire victim identified
The eighth victim in the fatal fire that ripped through the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River on Sunday ...
10th victim dies from fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Authorities identified the victim as Brenda Cropper, 66. She had been hospitalized in critical condition since Sunday’s fire, ...