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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
'Miscommunication with a medical agency': DA issues Fall River fire death toll correction
"Please be advised that due to a miscommunication with a medical agency, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office reported the passing of Brenda Cropper as a result of the Gabriel Assisted Livin...

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Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 1d
Relatives say Massachusetts assisted-living blaze gutted a tough community
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.
Fire at assisted-living facility 'was destined to kill 50-plus people,' chief says, praising 'hero' responders
The fire that claimed nine lives at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, "was destined to kill 50-plus people," according to the local fire chief.
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.
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