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Tenth resident dies after Fall River, Massachusetts assisted living home fire
A 10th person has died in the aftermath of the fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts. Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition since the Sunday fire.Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced Cropper's death on Thursday.

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A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 10 people. Here’s what we know
What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?
Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults
Top Massachusetts officials are suggesting the state consider new ways to regulate and finance so-called affordable assisted living homes after the deadly fire Sunday night at the facility for seniors...

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Inspection reports reveal Gabriel House was up to code before fire
Fall River fire victims include a musician, secretary, and veteran Army sharpshooter
Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire
First responders who made their way into the building found victims on both the second and third floors and called for more personnel to help with rescues.

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Another fatality reported from Fall River blaze, count now 10 dead
Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
New body cam footage show officer's POV of rescues during deadly assisted living fire
Video from police body cameras shows officers entering the building during the fire and assisting with the rescues of residents. (The Fall River Police Department edited this footage.)
Assisted-living home cited for late reports of safety incidents years before fatal fire
A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more than two dozen health and safety incidents.
‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire
There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said Wednesday.
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