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Tenth Person Dies From Massachusetts Assisted-Living Fire

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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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10th victim dies from fire at Fall River assisted living facility
10th person dies from Massachusetts assisted-living fire
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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Victims ID'd in Massachusetts assisted living fire that killed 9, cause still under investigation
A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 9 people. Here’s what we know
Fall River will increase firefighter staffing following tragedy at Gabriel House, city officials say
The staffing changes come days after the union said inadequate staffing hindered the response to a fire at an assisted living facility that killed 9 and injured 30 others.

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Fall River fire is a tragic illustration of elders’ vulnerability
Radio calls reveal urgent rescue efforts during deadly Fall River fire
What is an assisted living facility — and how does it differ from a nursing home?
Assisted living centers are rare in Mass, but many families still don’t know what they offer — or what they don’t.
Fall River fire at Gabriel House assisted living: Name of 8th victim released
The names of seven of the nine people who died in the Fall River fire on July 13 have been released to the public.
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