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Tenth resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire
A 10th person has died in the aftermath of the fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts. Brenda Cropper, 66, ...
10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. — A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier ...
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, ...
'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 ...
A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 10 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 ...
10th victim dies from fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Authorities identified the victim as Brenda Cropper, 66. She had been hospitalized in critical condition since Sunday’s fire, ...
Family calls for justice for man shot, killed by Fall River police
The family of a man shot and killed by Fall River police on Tuesday morning decried the police response that led to his death ...
Death toll rises in Fall River, Mass. assisted living tragedy: Safety violations and fire department understaffing exposed
The preventable tragedy at Gabriel House demonstrates the potential suffering posed to vulnerable populations, particularly ...
How long will the fire investigation at Gabriel House take? Investigations explained
Investigations into what starts a fire require a methodical look at the scene and can take a long time to complete.
10th victim dies after fire at Fall River assisted living facility
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — A 10th person has died several days after a fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Fall ...
Fall River fire fuels calls for federal assisted living legislation
A deadly fire at a Massachusetts assisted living home on Sunday highlights the need for federal legislation strengthening oversight of such facilities, according to long-term care resident ...