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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 resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire
Tenth victim of Massachusetts assisted living facility fire has not died
10th Person Dies From Massachusetts Assisted-Living Fire
A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, officials said Thursday.

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Gov. Healey unveils safety measures for assisted living facilities after Fall River fire
“What happened in Fall River is a horrible tragedy. Our hearts are with the families who lost loved ones and to the first responders who saved so many others,” said Healey in the statement.

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State orders fire safety plans from assisted living centers
All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts must send letters to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols, evacuation procedures and key points of contact, the state announced Friday.
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.
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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