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flag After a fatal fire, Massachusetts mandates safety checks at all assisted living facilities, finding widespread issues and requiring annual inspections and swift corrections.

flag Following a deadly fire at Gabriel House in Fall River that killed 10 people, Massachusetts mandated fire and life safety self-assessments at all 272 assisted living facilities, with 100% compliance. flag Results showed 69% need improvements in building safety, such as fire-rated walls or kitchen extinguishers, and 13% have weaknesses in emergency preparedness. flag The state is now requiring annual fire department sign-offs, sharing findings with local agencies, and mandating corrective plans within 45 days to strengthen oversight and coordination.

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