The nation's largest injury law firm announced Friday it was investigating the fatal fire in Fall River Sunday night.

After announcing that a tenth victim had died following last weekend’s fire in Fall River, the Bristol County District Attorney is pulling back that statement, saying the woman is alive and

Governor Maura Healey announced new safety measures at assisted living homes that will be launched on Monday following the deadly fire in Fall River.

Brenda Cropper’s family describes her as a “tiny little thing” with a big smile who made friends easily. Cropper stood about about 4 feet, 11 inches tall, and her daughter Crystal Macura said her mother loved nothing more than her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching old TV shows, and cans of soda.

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.

River police said the officers who responded to the Gabriel House fire “exemplified professionalism, bravery, and selflessness in the face of danger.” The post Fall River fire: Newly released body cam footage shows officers’ response appeared first on Boston.

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

Two GoFundMe campaigns have been set up to help the family of a Massachusetts man killed in a police shooting this week.