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Five years ago on Sunday, a wall of smoke erupted along Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon, marking the start of the largest ...
Fall River called mutual aid during the Gabriel House fire when firefighters were overwhelmed. But they covered stations, not the fire. Here's why.
The investigation into one of the deadliest fires in Massachusetts in recent years will almost certainly look at the performance of the sprinkler system in the building, a fire protection engineer ...
Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon shares emotional accounts of firefighters' heroic efforts during the Gabriel House fire, highlighting their life-saving actions.
Fall River called mutual aid during the Gabriel House fire when firefighters were overwhelmed. But they covered stations, not the fire. Here's why.
In the day after the deadliest fire in Massachusetts since 1984, investigation continues and questions on fire department staffing discussed.
Fall River police said the officers who responded to the fire “exemplified professionalism, bravery, and selflessness in the face of danger.” ...
Healey announced $1.2 million in state funds would be made available to Fall River to hire more emergency response personnel.
“There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said Wednesday.
Fall River's fire chief says the cause of the Gabriel House fire that killed nine residents remains under investigation, while acknowledging more firefighters on scene could have improved rescue ...
In the wake of a fatal fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, officials in New Hampshire say they train for such situations, and the focus is on making sure everyone gets out safely.
Changes are coming to the Fall River Fire Department following the fire at the Gabriel Assisted Living Facility that killed nine people on Sunday.