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The article reports a fatal fire at the Gabriel House assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. The 10th victim, Brenda Cropper, 66, passed away on Wednesday. The fire, which started on the second floor, has resulted in at least 30 injuries and nine previous deaths, all residents over 60. Firefighters responded in high numbers, but union officials criticized the initial staffing. The facility's owner had prior health and safety citations.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff