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‘She was very lovable’: Niece of Gabriel House fire victim reflects on aunt’s life
On Saturday, 66-year-old Brenda Cropper’s niece, Priscilla Andrade, visited the memorial for the first time since the fire.
Roaches, missed care and no way out: What life was like at Gabriel House before fire killed 10
For weeks at a time, assisted living residents in wheelchairs on the top level of Gabriel House couldn’t leave their floor, ...
‘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 ...
Tenth victim of the Gabriel House in Fall River assisted living fire died: DA updates
The Bristol County DA reported the update Friday saying, "it was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency." ...
Prominent law firm announces investigation into deadly Fall River fire
The nation's largest injury law firm announced Friday it was investigating the fatal fire in Fall River Sunday night.
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'Miscommunication with a medical agency': DA issues Fall River fire death toll correction
The Bristol County DA reported the update Friday saying, "it was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency." ...
Fall River police video shows rescues at deadly fire: 'Not their comfort zone'
Body-worn camera footage from Fall River police shows officers rescuing residents from the Gabriel House fire. Check it out.
Fire safety at long-term care front of mind after fatal blaze. What's next in Fall River
The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.