Hundreds of people waited in line for hours on Friday night for the chance to support survivors of the Gabriel House fire in Fall River, Massachusetts, who are now starting from scratch.

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.

It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his office Friday.

The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.

After 10 people died in an assisted living facility, IAFF officials said Fall River didn't have enough firefighters on duty.

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.