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Gabriel House defined by the state as an 'assisted living residence.' Here's what it means
Gabriel House was an assisted living residence, according to the state of Massachusetts. Here's how the state defines that ...
An investigation is underway after a fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 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 ...
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 ...
Fall River Fire at Gabriel House Live: What officials have said on Tuesday
At a press conference Tuesday, July 15, outside FRFD headquarters, Bacon said the city has typically relied on overtime for ...
Lawmaker calls for hearings after deadly Gabriel House fire
Following a deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, a state lawmaker is pushing for hearings to ...
Survivors Recall Escape from Fire at Assisted Living Facility That Killed 9, Accuse Staff of Being Slow to Respond
Survivors are speaking out after a fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility killed nine people as staff and ...
Fall River fire at Gabriel House assisted living: Names and ages of victims
The names of seven of the nine people who died in the Fall River fire on July 13 have been released to the public.
DA identifies several victims in deadly fire as assisted living facility’s owner releases statement. Follow live updates.
The investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing but “does not appear to be suspicious,” according to the Bristol County ...