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An investigation into the source of the fatal fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility last week classified the cause as "undetermined," though officials believe it was an accidental ignition
A fire that killed 10 people at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility was unintentionally caused by either someone smoking or an electrical issue with an oxygen machine, investigators said Tuesday.
The deadly fire at an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, was accidental, but the cause is classified as undetermined.
The fire began in a resident’s room in an assisted living facility in Fall River, where investigators found an oxygen machine and “smoking materials.”
Smoking or an oxygen machine issue may have sparked the deadly fire at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
A new initiative focused on assisted living providers is launching today in Massachusetts in response to a fire that resulted in 10 deaths.
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Worcester Telegram on MSNState orders fire safety plans from assisted living centersAll 273 assisted living facilities in Massachusetts will be required to send a letter to all residents and families detailing fire safety protocols.