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Tenth Person Dies From Massachusetts Assisted-Living Fire

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Death toll revised to 9 in devastating Massachusetts assisted living facility fire
Nine people have died after a Massachusetts assisted living facility caught fire Sunday night. The death toll was revised after an error from the district attorney’s office on Friday. Elderly residents rushed to their windows to scream and beg for help as smoke filled the hallways.

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Tenth victim of Massachusetts assisted living facility fire has not died
Tenth resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire
10th Gabriel House fire victim still alive; DA incorrectly reported death
The Bristol County District Attorney’s office incorrectly reported the death of a woman who was hospitalized and in critical condition following a deadly fire at an assisted living residence in Fall R...

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WHDH · 1d
Another fatality reported from Fall River blaze, count now 10 dead
WBUR · 1d
Fall River fire lieutenant recalls 'sheer chaos' and rescues at assisted living facility fire
10th Person Dies After Spending 3 Days in Hospital Following Fire at Assisted Living Facility
“This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said in a press release following the blaze.

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
Healey announces new safety measures at assisted living homes in wake of Fall River tragedy
Governor Maura Healey announced new safety measures at assisted living homes that will be launched on Monday following the deadly fire in Fall River.
Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults
More than 75 percent of Gabriel House residents are enrolled in Medicaid, state officials have said, and it charges significantly less than a typical assisted living facility does for private-paying patients.
Fall River fire victim reported dead Thursday is still alive, DA says
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said it erroneously reported 66-year-old Brenda Cropper dead due to a “miscommunication.” The post Fall River fire victim reported dead Thursday is still alive,
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