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10th victim dies from devastating fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts
A tenth victim has died as a result of injuries sustained in a fire an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Assisted living homes serve an increasingly frail population. Advocates say regulations haven’t kept up.
A fire this week that killed nine residents at a Fall River assisted living home has raised new questions about whether the ...
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
Gabriel House had seen better days. But for residents and their families, it was the center of a caring community.
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State orders fire safety plans from assisted living centers
All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must send letters to all residents and families detailing fire safety ...
As investigators probe cause of fire, Fall River mayor faults owner of assisted living home for spotty communication
It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his ...
10th Gabriel House fire victim still alive, DA incorrectly reported death
A woman previously reported to have died after a fire at a Fall River assisted living residence remains in critical condition ...