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Gov. Healey announces new safety measures at assisted living facilities after deadly Fall River fire

Starting July 21, the Executive Office of Aging and Independence will launch a Fire and Life Safety Initiative to make sure all 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts are prepared for emerge...

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Gov. Healey announces safety changes to assisted living facilities in wake of fatal Fall River fire

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Gov. Healey announces assisted living safety reforms after Fall River tragedy

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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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Mutual aid covered Fall River fire stations, but not the Gabriel House fire — here's why

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Fall River increases fire department staffing after deadly fire

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Fall River mayor meets with firefighters about funds for adding staff

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan leaves his office with firefighters to talk with the media at Government Center Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

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10th Gabriel House fire victim still alive, DA incorrectly reported death

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How long will the fire investigation at Gabriel House take? Investigations explained

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Tenth victim of Massachusetts assisted living facility fire has not died

After spending days in critical condition, Brenda Cooper, 66, succumbed to injuries she sustained on July 16, officials said.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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 victims include a musician, secretary, and veteran Army sharpshooter

A blaze at a Massachusetts assisted-living home Sunday killed a musician, a secretary, a veteran Army sharpshooter and six other people. Some in her family say Gabriel House wasn’t