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Fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home kills 9

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 reliant on wheelchairs and oxygen tanks, but it lacked the safety measures and most of the staffing requirements that are commonplace in nursing homes.

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What to look for when choosing an assisted living facility or nursing home

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

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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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Assisted-Living Home Cited for Late Reports of Safety Incidents Years Before Fatal Fire

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

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Fall River facility where fatal fire broke out was understaffed and poorly maintained, current and former employees allege

“These people did not deserve what they got,” said Deborah Johnson, a certified nursing assistant who has worked at the Fall River facility for four years.

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

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Fall River fire at Gabriel House assisted living: Names and ages of victims

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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, according to regulators’ most r...

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Assisted-living center where nine died in fire cited for safety incidents years ago

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Fall River assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before deadly fire

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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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Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community

By COREY WILLIAMS Gabriel House had seen better days. The 100-unit assisted-living facility that burned Sunday night, killing nine people so far, opened in 1999 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Some

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'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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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 released by the Bristol County District Attorney.

Firefighters say understaffing hampered rescue and cost lives in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home

A fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine and injured at least 30. A firefighters union said understaffing hindered the response and may have cost lives.