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Worcester Telegram on MSNA Worcester connection to the deadly fire in Fall River: Here are the detailsThe owner of an assisted-living facility in Fall River where nine died in a fire also owns an adult foster care business in Worcester.
The Gabriel House assisted living facility did not perform fire drills or train workers in evacuation procedures and was also understaffed and poorly maintained, according to a current and former employee interviewed in the aftermath of the fatal fire there that killed nine residents.
Crystal Andrade said her 63-year-old mother was sleeping and had her hearing aids turned off when the fire alarms sounded.