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First Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Gabriel House Fire

August 18, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

The family of one of the ten residents who perished in the Gabriel House Fire on July 13 has filed a wrongful death suit in Bristol County Superior Court.

Community / Fall River / Fire / Government / Neighborhoods

(VIDEO) FRCMedia Update – Gabriel House Fire

August 3, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

We speak with Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon and Lt. Jason Burns for an update on the Gabriel House fire that claimed ten lives. Recorded on August 1, 2025.

Community / Fall River / Fire / Neighborhoods / Public Safety / State

Initial Investigation Points to Gabriel House Fire Being Accidental

July 22, 2025July 23, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn reported today that the initial investigation into last Sunday’s tragic fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living center in Fall River, which claimed the …

Community / Economic Development / Education / Fall River / Fire / Government / Neighborhoods / Police / Public Safety

Mayor Coogan Proposes $516 Million FY 2026 Budget

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan has submitted a municipal budget to the city council for FY 2026, totalling $516 million.

Community / Economic Development / Fire / Government / Neighborhoods / Police / Public Safety / State

Council Committee Examines City’s Safety Readiness for South Coast Rail

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 - by Keith Thibault

The Fall River City Council’s committee on public safety held a meeting this week to ascertain the city’s readiness to respond to emergencies when South Coast Rail begins service in …