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Death toll revised to 9 in devastating Massachusetts assisted living facility fire

Nine people have died after a Massachusetts assisted living facility caught fire Sunday night. The death toll was revised after an error from the district attorney’s office on Friday. Elderly residents rushed to their windows to scream and beg for help as smoke filled the hallways.

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Tenth victim of Massachusetts assisted living facility fire has not died

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What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?

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10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire

A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, officials said Thursday.

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Gabriel House resident's family retains law firm to begin investigation into fatal fire

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Prominent law firm announces investigation into deadly Fall River fire

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10th Gabriel House fire victim still alive; DA incorrectly reported death

“Ms. Cropper remains in critical condition at this time,” Quinn’s office said in a short statement Friday morning.

WBUR · 14h

Fall River Fire lieutenant recalls rescues from assisted living facility fire

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Another fatality reported from Fall River blaze, count now 10 dead

As investigators probe cause of fire, Fall River mayor faults owner of assisted living home for spotty communication

It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his office Friday.

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Gov. Healey announces new safety measures at assisted living facilities after deadly Fall River fire

Gov. Healey has announced measures to enhance safety at assisted living facilities in the wake of a fire that killed at least nine people.

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State orders fire safety plans from assisted living centers

All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must send letters to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures and key points of contact, the state announced Friday.

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.

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