Gabriel House fire ratchets up state’s assisted living probe
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Massachusetts fire marshal reports the Gabriel House fire that killed 10 and injured over 30 was accidental, possibly sparked by a resident smoking or a mechanical issue.
Investigators may never know for certain what sparked the fire on the left side of the U-shaped assisted living facility.
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.
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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.
Resident Steven Oldrid alleged that he was “trapped in his room, suffered smoke inhalation, respiratory distress, and loss of consciousness” during the July 13 blaze.