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New details about deadly Fall River assisted-living fire emerge, but exact cause remains unclear
A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, ...
Assisted living homes serve an increasingly frail population. Advocates say regulations haven’t kept up.
A fire this week that killed nine residents at a Fall River assisted living home has raised new questions about whether the ...
Fall River chief says deadly assisted living home fire "was destined to kill 50+" as cause remains unknown
The cause of the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts is still unknown.
'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 ...
Gov. Healey unveils safety measures for assisted living facilities after Fall River fire
Gov. Maura Healey on Friday announced a series of new measures aimed at improving safety in assisted living facilities in the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fall River chief fights back tears as he shares stories from scene of deadly Gabriel House fire
Jeffrey Bacon said the fire was "destined to kill" more than 50 people, but heroic acts limited the tragic loss of life.