Fall River, Gabriel House
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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.
Body-worn camera footage from Fall River police shows officers rescuing residents from the Gabriel House fire. Check it out.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said it erroneously reported 66-year-old Brenda Cropper dead due to a “miscommunication.” The post Fall River fire victim reported dead Thursday is still alive,
The Bristol County DA reported the update Friday saying, "it was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency."
The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.
Gabriel House residents described a chaotic scene Sunday night before they were rescued from the blaze that left nine dead and dozens more injured.