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A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 10 people. Here’s what we know
Elderly residents – some in wheelchairs and some dependent on oxygen tanks – were blinded by deadly smoke as they tried to ...
10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility ...
Death toll rises in Fall River, Mass. assisted living tragedy: Safety violations and fire department understaffing exposed
The preventable tragedy at Gabriel House demonstrates the potential suffering posed to vulnerable populations, particularly ...
Assisted-living facility where 9 died in fire was up for recertification this year: Officials
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility that caught fire Sunday evening was slated to undergo a recertification and ...
Deadly Massachusetts fire highlights the minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities
The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents ...
Inspection reports reveal Gabriel House was up to code before fire
The city of Fall River on Thursday released six years’ worth of fire inspection reports for the Gabriel House assisted living ...
Family of woman who survived assisted-living facility fire: 'I'm sure she felt so helpless'
Shirley Chambra was outside smoking a cigarette when she saw sparks and then flames at her home: the Gabriel House ...
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 ...