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‘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 ...
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
Gabriel House had seen better days, but for residents and their families it was the center of a caring community. The ...
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 ...
Deadly Massachusetts fire highlights the minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents ...
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Fatal blaze at assisted-living center raises questions on safety and firefighter staffing
Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine and hurt dozens, as some residents had to hang out of windows screaming ...
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.