10th resident dies in Fall River assisted-living fire
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River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to fill gaps with OT.
The fire that claimed nine lives at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, "was destined to kill 50-plus people," according to the local fire chief.
Jeffrey Bacon said the fire was "destined to kill" more than 50 people, but heroic acts limited the tragic loss of life.
More than 75 percent of Gabriel House residents are enrolled in Medicaid, state officials have said, and it charges significantly less than a typical assisted living facility does for private-paying patients.
First responders rescued dozens of people from inside an assisted living facility where nine people were killed.