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Tenth resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire

A 10th person has died in the aftermath of the fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts. Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition since the Sunday fire.Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced Cropper's death on Thursday.

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10th person dies in Fall River assisted living facility fire, DA says

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'Lessons learned': Fall River assisted living fire should fuel reform, say advocates

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Residents speak out during Fall River City Council meeting

City Councilor Linda Pereira during the Fall River City Council Tuesday July 15, 2025.

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Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults

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Fall River mayor says owner of Gabriel House no longer cooperating after deadly fire

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A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 people. Here’s what we know

Despite the efforts of scores of firefighters – nearly half of whom were off duty at the time – and “every police officer in the city,” nine Gabriel House residents died in the fire, according to offi...

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Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say

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Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire

What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?

Assisted living centers are rare in Mass, but many families still don’t know what they offer — or what they don’t.

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10th victim dies from devastating fire at assisted-living facility

A 10th victim has died as a result of injuries sustained in a devastating fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, according to the district attorney's office.

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10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living facility fire

According to Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon, the blaze started in a room on the second floor on the east side of the Gabriel House building, but details about the exact origin and cause are under investigation.

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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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Assisted-living facility where 9 died in fire was up for recertification this year: Officials

The Massachusetts assisted-living facility that caught fire Sunday evening was slated to undergo a recertification and compliance review process later this year.

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An investigation is underway after a fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 people. Here’s what we know

Calls to 911 reporting a fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, began coming in shortly after 9:30 p.m. Sunday, marking the start of a prolonged emergency response to rescue the roughly 70 people who lived there,

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Flames tear through assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing 9 and trapping residents

Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who leaned out of windows and screamed for help.