Following a meeting with Fall River officials, Healey said the state was releasing $1.2 million for more emergency response personnel.

About a week after a devastating fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, officials shared on Tuesday what they have learned about the origin of the deadly fire. Massachusetts State Fire Marshal John Davine said a preliminary investigation revealed two possible causes: an electrical issue with an oxygen tank or the improper disposal

Some “preliminary findings” into what caused the deadly fire at Gabriel House assisted living facility will be released this afternoon.

Sunday marks one week since a fire ripped through an assisted living facility in Fall River, killing ten residents.

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,

Body-worn camera footage from Fall River police shows officers rescuing residents from the Gabriel House fire. Check it out.

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.