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Fall River fire: Assisted living facility’s track record, fire department’s staffing under scrutiny
Questions about Gabriel House living conditions and emergency preparedness continue to swirl following Sunday’s deadly fire.
Memorial grows outside Gabriel House while affected residents moved to nearby assisted living homes
The mayor says the city is working on returning personal belongings, medication and keeping health at the forefront.
Fall River assisted-living blaze kills a musician, secretary, and veteran Army sharpshooter
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Gabriel House had seen better days.
Survivors Recall Escape from Fire at Assisted Living Facility That Killed 9, Accuse Staff of Being Slow to Respond
The fire broke out at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility on Oliver Street in Fall River late on Sunday, July 13, ...
Investigators work to pinpoint cause of Fall River assisted living facility fire that claimed 9 lives
An "extensive investigation" is underway in Fall River after a fire at an assisted living center claimed the lives of nine people.
Fall River tragedy adds urgency to assisted living reform talks
Members of a commission working on new regulations that would change the way assisted living facilities are run met on Tuesday and discussed how a fatal fire in Fall River could impact their efforts.
Men rescue 2 from fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Auqui, who lives near the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, couldn’t believe what he saw when he looked outside. Thick black smoke was billowing from the building and residents ...
Family of woman who survived assisted-living facility fire: 'I'm sure she felt so helpless'
Shirley Chambra was outside smoking a cigarette when she saw sparks and then flames at her home: the Gabriel House ...
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 ...