Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River was the scene of a deadly fire on July 13. Residents who survived the blaze said fire drills were not conducted. Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said fire ...

Healey asked 272 assisted living residences to complete a fire safety assessment. The state received a 100% response rate.

Sharnbasva University hosts a fire safety awareness drill, educating over 1,000 students on emergency response techniques.

Fall River is increasing fire department staffing by $1.5 million in the wake of the Gabriel House fire. Mayor Paul Coogan and Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon are urging long-term care facilities to conduct ...

A fire and life safety survey of Massachusetts’ 272 assisted living communities conducted in the wake of a deadly community fire found that while most operators have strong emergency preparedness ...

One of the most frequent causes of office fires, apart from negligence and misuse, is defective electrical equipment including computers, microwaves, and other appliances. Loose wires and overloaded ...

FALL RIVER — Residents who were evacuated from Gabriel House assisted living facility after the deadly July 13 fire did not paint a pretty picture of the building. The city on July 16 and 17 released ...