88-Year-Old Victim in Fall River Fire Identified

FALL RIVER - An 88-year-old Fall River man has been identified as the victim of a fatal fire, which occurred early this morning in The City of Fall River.

Fall River Firefighters responded to 11 Palmer Street around 4:30 a.m. today for a reported fire in a single family home at that address.  Although firefighters were able to knock down the blaze within 15 minutes, 88-year-old William Graham was unable to escape and died in the blaze.

Although the cause of the fire appears to be accidental, the investigation remains active and ongoing.

- Bristol County District Attorney’s Office