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Mass. launches effort to improve safety at assisted living facilities after deadly Fall River fire

The state is launching a safety initiative to ensure Massachusetts’ more than 250 assisted living facilities are up to code.

New details about deadly Fall River assisted-living fire emerge, but exact cause remains unclear

A 10th victim has died from the fire that ripped through a Massachusetts assisted-living facility earlier this week, ...
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State orders fire safety plans from assisted living centers

All 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing ...

Deadly Massachusetts fire highlights the minimal regulations that govern assisted-living facilities

The Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fatal fire killed nine people was caring for dozens of aging residents ...
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Governor announces assisted living safety requirements in response to fatal fire

A new initiative focused on assisted living providers is launching today in Massachusetts in response to a fire that resulted ...

As investigators probe cause of fire, Fall River mayor faults owner of assisted living home for spotty communication

It’s very important in a crisis that people stay in contact,” Mayor Paul Coogan said in a wide-ranging interview from his ...

Fire at assisted-living facility 'was destined to kill 50-plus people,' chief says, praising 'hero' responders

The fire that claimed nine lives at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, "was destined to kill 50-plus ...

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 ...