The July 13 fire at Gabriel House was the state’s deadliest fire in more than four decades. The blaze left some residents of hanging out windows of the three-story building screaming for help.

A survivor of the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall, River Massachusetts is now suing the owner.

Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said he hopes to ultimately hire 22 new firefighters for his department, bringing it to 200 total.

Following a meeting with city officials, Healey said the state was releasing $1.2 million for Fall River to hire more emergency response personnel. She also said additional funds will be expedited for ...