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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.
The fire that claimed nine lives at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, "was destined to kill 50-plus ...
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.
A fire chief in Massachusetts held his daily news briefing to update the investigation into the deadly fire at the Gabriel ...
River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to fill gaps with OT.
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 department doesn't meet national staffing standards, and union officials say more firefighters could have saved ...
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.
Fire department staffing levels are under scrutiny in Fall River following the deadly incident in an assisted living facility this week.
Dr. Bruce Bacon's work led to the discovery of the gene that causes a curable disease that can damage the liver.
Questions about Gabriel House living conditions and emergency preparedness continue to swirl following Sunday’s deadly fire.