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Fall River fire at Gabriel House assisted living

Fall River assisted living facility where 9 died in fire had not been inspected by state since October 2023, I-Team finds

When the deadly fire broke out Sunday night at Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, the assisted living facility had 70 residents and just two staff members working, according to the mayor and an employee.

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Fall River Fire at Gabriel House what happened on Tuesday: 'Budgets are politics'

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Fall River fire chief defends response to deadly fire at assisted living home

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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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Assisted-Living Home Cited for Late Reports of Safety Incidents Years Before Fatal Fire

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

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Fall River facility where fatal fire broke out was understaffed and poorly maintained, current and former employees allege

“These people did not deserve what they got,” said Deborah Johnson, a certified nursing assistant who has worked at the Fall River facility for four years.

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Fall River fire at Gabriel House assisted living: Names and ages of victims

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How to help Gabriel House fire victims in Fall River: 'It’s time to rally'

Deadly Fall River fire exposes long-simmering dispute over department staffing

River fire union has claimed more lives could have been saved if more firefighters were on scene. The mayor says the department was staffed as requested by the chief.

After devastating Fall River fire, here's how to look up if RI nursing homes are safe

Fire safety inspections, complaints and even reports about violent incidents in RI nursing homes are all publicly available.

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

Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire

First responders rescued dozens of people from inside an assisted living facility where nine people were killed.

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Fall River fire is a tragic illustration of elders’ vulnerability

"Whatever can be learned from this tragedy, from fire prevention to rescue perspectives, is of the utmost importance," writes one reader.

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Survivors Recall Escape from Fire at Assisted Living Facility That Killed 9, Accuse Staff of Being Slow to Respond

Survivors are speaking out after a fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility killed nine people as staff and firefighters are being criticized for how they responded to the blaze.

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GoFundMe made to support families of those killed in Fall River fire

A GoFundMe was set up to help the families of those impacted by a fire that burned a Massachusetts assisted living facility Sunday night, with nine people dead and 30 hurt.