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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 ...
Jeffrey Bacon said the fire was "destined to kill" more than 50 people, but heroic acts limited the tragic loss of life.
Residents who fled the deadly Gabriel House fire said fire drills were never conducted. The fire chief says there's a good ...
The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.
Fall River Fire Department Chief Jeffrey Bacon met with the media for a third consecutive day to give updates on the ...
River Fire Department will hold a briefing Wednesday afternoon to update the investigation into the deadly fire at Gabriel ...
Jeffrey Bacon joined Boston 25 Morning News and answered questions about the tragic fire that left nine people dead.
River called mutual aid during the Gabriel House fire when firefighters were overwhelmed. But they covered stations, not the fire. Here's why.
Fall River fire chief Jeffrey Bacon held a press conference around 1 p.m. Wednesday, providing an update on not only<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
River's fire chief said the emotional toll has been felt across his department and among other first responders who went to the scene as the fire raged at Gabriel House on Oliver Street.
River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said he requested additional staffing prior to the deadly Sunday night fire at the Gabriel Assisted Living Facility that killed nine people.