Fall River’s Gabriel House blaze, ruled accidental, may have been sparked by an oxygen fault or smoking. Investigators now probe sprinklers and safety codes.
A 10th victim, Brenda Copper, has died from the Gabriel House fire in Fall River. The investigation into the deadly assisted living blaze remains ongoing.
Nine dead and dozens injured in a fire at Fall River’s Gabriel House. Now, questions rise about staff response, safety violations, and under-resourced firefighters.
Seven of the nine victims have been identified in the deadly Fall River assisted living facility fire. Authorities say the blaze is still under investigation.