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Gabriel House Fire: Sprinklers Save Lives | Providence News
One year after the deadliest fire in Massachusetts in four decades, which killed ten residents at Gabriel House, investigators still seek the exact cause—but the failure of a recalled sprinkler system is a chilling clue. In a powerful demonstration, Fall River Fire Department and the National Fire Sprinkler Association showed how seconds matter: with working sprinklers, fire is contained; without them, flames spread rapidly and fatally. Now, officials are pushing for statewide reforms to require inspections and immediate fixes for recalled sprinklers—especially in assisted living…
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