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Tenth victim of Massachusetts assisted living facility fire dies
A tenth victim has died of injuries suffered in a fire that swept through an assisted living facility in Massachusetts earlier this week, trapping dozens inside and injuring about 30 people, official...

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What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?
A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 10 people. Here’s what we know
Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults
Top Massachusetts officials are suggesting the state consider new ways to regulate and finance so-called affordable assisted living homes after the deadly fire Sunday night at the facility for seniors...

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Fall River chief fights back tears as he shares stories from scene of deadly Gabriel House fire
Fall River fire victims include a musician, secretary, and veteran Army sharpshooter
Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
The staffing changes come days after the union said inadequate staffing hindered the response to a fire at an assisted living facility that killed 9 and injured 30 others.

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Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire
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Another fatality reported from Fall River blaze, count now 10 dead
Fatal blaze at assisted-living center raises questions on safety and firefighter staffing
Questions and finger-pointing have increased in the days since a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine and hurt dozens.
'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 state report.
Assisted living facility home loses license after residents found locked inside, officials say
DPH officials say they arrived at the facility on Tuesday, July 15, and found five residents alone and locked in a building with no staff present.
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.
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