Fall River Spotlight

Just after 1:00am on June 18, 2026, the Tiverton Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 50 Horizon Drive.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire conditions extending up the exterior wall of the garage. The fire had spread into the attic space above and was threatening the attached residence.

Firefighters initiated suppression efforts and quickly brought the fire under control. The fire was confined to the garage and attic area, preventing extension into the living areas of the home and limiting damage to the garage.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

The fire was investigated by the Tiverton Fire Marshal’s Office. The cause of the fire is accidental in nature due to improper disposal of fireworks.

Mutual aid assistance was provided by the Portsmouth, Fall River, and Westport Fire Departments. The Middletown Fire Department provided station coverage for the Town of Tiverton during the incident.

The Tiverton Fire Department would like to thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday… Battleship Cove was honored to host a stopover for “The Flag Sojourn 250.” Organized locally by the Bristol County Sheriff's Department, the ceremony included a flyover by US Coast Guard helicopter 6031.

The flag’s next stop is Springfield, MA and it will ultimately end its sojourn in Washington, DC. Many thanks to all whom made this a memorable day for Battleship Cove, Massachusetts, and the United States!

Flag Sojourn 250 is the journey of one American flag to every U.S. state, every U.S. territory, and every U.S. military cemetery overseas. This special global odyssey wraps up as the flag touches the states of the 13 original colonies — and concludes in Washington, D.C.