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'We have the funds available': Fall River mayor announces fire department budget increase
River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to ...
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In Wake of Deadly Blaze, Fall River, MA, to Boost Firefighter Staffing
After 10 people died in an assisted living facility, IAFF officials said Fall River didn't have enough firefighters on duty.
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.
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 ...
Watch: Bodycam video shows first responders rescuing residents from Fall River fire
Police, fire, and EMS crews worked to rescue residents as smoke and flames spread through Gabriel House Assisted Living ...
Fall River chief says deadly assisted living home fire "was destined to kill 50+" as cause remains unknown
The cause of the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts is still unknown.
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 ...
An investigation is underway after a fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 people. Here’s what we know
Calls to 911 reporting a fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, began coming in shortly after 9:30 ...