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9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility

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What we know: Deadly Fall River assisted living facility fire
As flames tore through a Fall River assisted living residence Sunday night, nearly 50 firefighters rushed to rescue the vulnerable population calling for help from their windows. The fire killed nine residents and injured 30 at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence.

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Family of woman who survived assisted-living facility fire: 'I'm sure she felt so helpless'
An investigation is underway after a fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 people. Here’s what we know
After the Gabriel House fire, here’s how to help keep your loved ones in assisted living safe
As investigators work to determine what sparked the deadly fire at a Fall River assisted living facility, here’s how you can help keep your loved ones who live at similar places safe.

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Photos show the aftermath of a fatal fire at an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts
Dramatic rescues from deadly inferno at Massachusetts assisted living facility
Fall River facility where fatal fire broke out was understaffed and poorly maintained, current and former employees allege
Advocates for the state’s seniors said there are longstanding concerns about lax oversight of assisted living facilities, which offer some personal assistance but not the type of intensive medical ca...

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Residents recount harrowing escape from deadly Fall River fire: ‘It was just a disaster’
‘He was a tough cookie’: Vietnam veteran among those lost in fire
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.
Devastating Fire Engulfs Assisted Living Home: What to Know
Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon confirmed on Monday morning that emergency services performed "dozens of rescues to save multiple lives" but nine people had died in the fire and more than 30 were injured. There were around 70 residents in the building.
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 district attorney's office.
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