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Another scorcher of a week prompts opening of Fall River cooling center. What to know
The SouthCoast is facing another stretch of scorching weather this week, which has prompted Fall River to open up the ...
Nearly all Mass. fire departments fall below reach national staffing standard, union says
Fire engines or ladder trucks should be staffed with four members. In Massachusetts, the average is about two firefighters.
When did Hulk Hogan wrestle in RI, SE Mass?
During his life, Hogan appeared in both Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts multiple times for in-ring and ...
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Fire departments across Mass. fail to meet staffing standards, union survey shows
It's putting the public in jeopardy. It's putting firefighters in jeopardy,” said Rich MacKinnon, president of Professional ...
Two possible causes of deadly fire identified in Fall River assisted living facility
Smoking or an oxygen machine issue may have sparked the deadly fire at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, ...
Smoking or oxygen machine may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home
Investigators say a fire that killed 10 people at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility was likely caused by smoking or an ...
Medical Oxygen Believed to Have Played a Role in Spread of Fire at Assisted Living Facility That Killed 10
New details are emerging about the assisted living facility fire in Massachusetts, which has now claimed the life of a 10th ...
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Cause of deadly fire at assisted-living facility is undetermined due to 2 possible origins: Officials
State Fire Marshal Jon Davine there are two possible causes that "were clearly accidental": an electrical or mechanical failure involving an oxygen concentrator, or improper use or disposal of smoking ...