Jul 22, 2025, 2:25 PM
Jul 22, 2025, 11:28 AM

Governor investigates safety regulations after deadly fire in Massachusetts

Tragic
Highlights
  • The fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in the tragic death of 10 residents and injured over 30 others.
  • Survivors of the fire are beginning to sue the facility's owner, citing inadequate safety measures and staff during the incident.
  • Governor Healey plans to investigate compliance regulations for assisted living facilities to ensure future resident safety.
Story

In the United States, specifically in Fall River, Massachusetts, a devastating fire occurred at the Gabriel House assisted living facility on July 13, resulting in the deaths of ten residents aged between 61 and 86. The fire has drawn significant attention due to the alarming circumstances surrounding the evacuation efforts, as many residents were left in precarious situations. Survivors, like Steven Oldrid, have come forward to file lawsuits against Gabriel Care, Inc., claiming inadequacies in safety management and staffing, alongside failure to enforce proper evacuation protocols. With investigations continuing into the fire's cause, which authorities do not deem suspicious, issues such as potential smoking violations near oxygen tanks and the functionality of the building’s sprinkler system are under scrutiny.

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