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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 ...
Gabriel House in Fall River: How many are still hospitalized and in hotels after fire
Some residents who survived Sunday's fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River are still hospitalized and in hotels. Here's the ...
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Did Gabriel House ever conduct fire drills? Here's what Fall River inspection reports say
Residents who fled the deadly Gabriel House fire said fire drills were never conducted. The fire chief says there's a good ...
‘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 ...
As investigators probe cause of fire, Fall River mayor faults owner of assisted living home for spotty communication
It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his ...
Firefighters recount saving people from Fall River fire and how they're supporting each other
More than five days after the deadly fire in Fall River, firefighters reflect on response and their own recovery.
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 ...
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 ...