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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.

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 ...

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.

Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire

First responders rescued dozens of people from inside an assisted living facility where nine people were killed.

Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults

More than 75 percent of Gabriel House residents are enrolled in Medicaid, state officials have said, and it charges ...