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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 escape an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, which caught fire Sunday evening.

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What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?
Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents
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 mayor says owner of Gabriel House no longer cooperating after deadly 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
Family, friends remember Gabriel House fire victims as strong elders with a knack for storytelling
What to know about the Massachusetts assisted-living facility fire that killed 9
Flames roared through an assisted-living residence in Massachusetts, killing nine people, injuring 30 others and trapping residents inside.
ND Assisted Living Home Acts on Fire Safety
Earlier this week, nine people died after a fire in a Massachusetts assisted living facility. If you have a loved one in one of those places, you might be wondering if they have plans in case of an emergency.
Nine killed in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
Nine people were killed in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts where they were allegedly hanging out of windows screaming for help.
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.
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