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9 dead in Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire. Chief calls it "unfathomable tragedy."
Nine people were killed and one was critically injured in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, authorities said. Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon called the fire at Gabriel House "an unfathomable tragedy.
Deadly Fall River fire highlights minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities
The real issue is that assisted livings operate in an environment like the Wild West,” said Richard Mollot, executive director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition.
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 significantly less than a typical assisted living facility does for private-paying patients.
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.
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Fall River will hire more firefighters following deadly assisted living facility fire
River will hire up to 20 more firefighters and offer more overtime to increase the number of crew members working each shift following this week's deadly fire at an assisted living facility.
After deadly Fall River fire, grief gives way to frustration and solidarity
The scene outside Gabriel House, the assisted living facility that saw a deadly fire over the weekend, was solemn Wednesday, as mourners placed flowers and lit candles, some praying, others standing silently, some imagining the scene over the weekend that left nine residents dead.
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. That's according
‘Impossible situation’: Fall River chief reflects on response to deadly fire at assisted-living home
Jeffrey Bacon joined Boston 25 Morning News and answered questions about the tragic fire that left nine people dead.
Family of victim from the Fall River assisted living home fire anxiously await updates
The family of one of the victims from the Fall River assisted living home fire is anxiously awaiting updates on their loved one.
Fall River fire chief addresses firefighter staffing questions after assisted living home fire
River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon addressed questions about firefighter staffing levels on night of the fire that killed nine people at the Gabriel House assisted living home.
Devastating Fire Engulfs Assisted Living Home: What to Know
A deadly fire tore through an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Sunday night, July 13. The Fall River Fire Department said the fire caused multiple injuries and fatalities at the Gabriel House home on Oliver Street, ABC6 reported.
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