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What to know about the Massachusetts assisted-living facility fire that killed 9
Flames roared through an assisted-living residence in Massachusetts, killing nine people, injuring 30 others and trapping ...
Victims who died in Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire identified
The names of seven of the nine victims who died in a fire at an assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts,​ have been ...
10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living facility fire
According to Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, the blaze started in a room on the second floor on the east side of the Gabriel House ...
Healey announces new safety measures at assisted living homes in wake of Fall River tragedy
Governor Maura Healey announced new safety measures at assisted living homes that will be launched on Monday following the ...
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Federal oversight of assisted living back in the spotlight in wake of deadly Massachusetts fire
While an investigation continues into the cause of a Massachusetts assisted living community fire that killed 10 residents and injured 30, calls are growing in that state — and nationally — for ...
Fatal blaze at assisted-living center raises questions on safety and firefighter staffing
Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine ...
Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults
More than 75 percent of Gabriel House residents are enrolled in Medicaid, state officials have said, and it charges ...