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(AP) - A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, officials said Thursday, as records and accounts from staff raise concerns about conditions at Gabriel House before the blaze.
A fire at the Gabriel House assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, has claimed its 10th victim. The blaze, which trapped residents and injured many, raises concerns about safety regulations in such facilities.
Gabriel House had seen better days. But for residents and their families, it was the center of a caring community.
The footage, released Thursday afternoon, shows Fall River police officers and firefighters alerting and rescuing residents from the assisted living facility.
The October 2023 compliance report listed several violations for Gabriel House, connected to missing documentation.
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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It’s important to note that these allegations did not involve the Gabriel House assisted living facility and were unrelated to safety concerns.