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Mass. launches effort to improve safety at assisted living facilities after deadly Fall River fire
The state is launching a safety initiative to ensure Massachusetts’ more than 250 assisted living facilities are up to code.
Fall River fire chaplain recounts Gabriel House tragedy: ‘Nobody was prepared for this’
It was Richard Aguiar, director of the Fall River Emergency Management Agency. Aguiar told him the situation at the Gabriel ...
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First responders mental health in the spotlight after deadly Fall River fire
River Fire Department says the mental health of firefighters is a top priority and there is a need for professional resources.
One week after tragic Fall River fire, new safety initiative set to take place on Monday
Sunday marks one week since a fire ripped through an assisted living facility in Fall River, killing ten residents.
Fall River man faces firearm charges after arrest
River man is facing multiple charges after police said he was in possession of multiple illegal firearms and cocaine.
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 ...
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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 ...