New Bedford, Fall River Firefighters Honored
New Bedford and Fall River firefighters are recognized among 170 Massachusetts heroes for remarkable bravery service and dedication to protecting SouthCoast communities.
fall river fire department
Gabriel House Fire Ruled Accidental
Fall River’s Gabriel House blaze, ruled accidental, may have been sparked by an oxygen fault or smoking. Investigators now probe sprinklers and safety codes.
Final Victim Identified in Fall River Gabriel House Fire
Final victim in Fall River’s Gabriel House fire named as 70-year-old Halina Lawler. Fire claimed 10 lives; DA to announce findings soon.
Brenda Cropper Confirmed as 10th Fatality in Fall River Fire
Brenda Cropper, injured in the Gabriel House fire in Fall River, has died, bringing the tragic death toll to 10, officials confirmed.
Gabriel House Fire Brought Out the Best and Worst of Fall River
Gabriel House fire in Fall River becomes Massachusetts’ worst in decades, prompting blame and safety concerns.
Bodycam Footage Reveals Heroic Rescue Efforts in Deadly Fall River Fire
Fall River police released bodycam footage from the deadly Gabriel House fire showing heroic officer actions and chaotic rescue scenes.
Fall River Fire Death Toll Rises to 10 After Assisted Living Blaze
A 10th victim, Brenda Copper, has died from the Gabriel House fire in Fall River. The investigation into the deadly assisted living blaze remains ongoing.
Eighth Victim Identified in Fatal Fall River Gabriel House Fire
Eight of the nine victims now named in the Fall River Gabriel House fire; two remain in critical condition.
7 Victims ID'ed in Deadly Fall River Blaze
Seven of the nine victims have been identified in the deadly Fall River assisted living facility fire. Authorities say the blaze is still under investigation.
9 Killed in Fall River Fire
A fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River claimed the lives of nine people Sunday night and sent five firefighters to the hospital.