Fall River, Gabriel House
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Two funeral homes, and St. Mary's Cathedral, are assisting the families of loved ones killed in the Gabriel House fire.
The mayor of Fall River said only two people were working at the Gabriel House in Fall River when a fire broke out Sunday night, killing nine residents​ at the assisted living facility.
The Bristol County DA reported the update Friday saying, "it was due to a miscommunication with a medical agency."
Officials announced Wednesday that the fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts that killed nine people led to an agreement to make staffing additions to the Fall River Fire Department.
The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.
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Body-worn camera footage from Fall River police shows officers rescuing residents from the Gabriel House fire. Check it out.