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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 escape an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, which caught fire Sunday evening.

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10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living facility fire

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10th victim dies from fire at Fall River assisted living facility

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Residents speak out during Fall River City Council meeting

City Councilor Linda Pereira during the Fall River City Council Tuesday July 15, 2025.

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Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults

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Fall River mayor says owner of Gabriel House no longer cooperating after deadly fire

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Gabriel House defined by the state as an 'assisted living residence.' Here's what it means

The facility's last inspection was in October 2023, resulting in a plan of correction for several violations, including missing personnel records and delayed incident reports.

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A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 people. Here’s what we know

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10th victim dies from devastating fire at assisted-living facility

'Lessons learned': Fall River assisted living fire should fuel reform, say advocates

Dignity Alliance, an advocacy coalition, is calling on state legislators to ramp up assisted living laws based on forthcoming state report.

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Fire at assisted-living facility 'was destined to kill 50-plus people,' chief says, praising 'hero' responders

The fire that claimed nine lives at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, "was destined to kill 50-plus people," according to the local fire chief.

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10th Person Dies After Spending 3 Days in Hospital Following Fire at Assisted Living Facility

A tenth person has died after a fire tore through a Massachusetts assisted living facility. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced the death of 66-year-old Brenda Cropper on Thursday, July 17, according to CBS affiliate WBZ-TV, MassLive and NPR station WBUR .

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'A tragedy': 9 killed in fire at senior living facility in Massachusetts

A fire at a senior living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, left nine dead and over 30 injured, officials said.

Chief answers questions about firefighter staffing in aftermath of deadly blaze at assisted-living facility

A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more than two dozen health and safety incidents.

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Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say

Mayor Paul Coogan and IAFF General President Edward Kelly announced on Wednesday that staffing levels at the Fall River Fire Department will increase immediately.

Watch live: Fall River officials deliver update on deadly fire

River are delivering an update on the deadly fire that killed 9 and injured 30 there Sunday night. Watch live:

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Assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before fatal fire

A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more than two dozen health and safety incidents.