Overview
- State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said investigators have narrowed the fire’s origin to either an oxygen concentrator malfunction or improper smoking materials but have not determined which.
- Investigators seized multiple sprinkler heads for analysis after owners provided records showing the system passed inspection on July 8, though survivors reported that sprinklers failed to activate.
- Survivor Steven Oldrid filed a lawsuit Monday accusing Gabriel Care Inc. of negligence in management, staffing and emergency procedures, alleging those failures caused his injuries.
- Gov. Maura Healey ordered safety audits for all 273 state assisted-living homes and released $1.2 million to bolster Fall River’s emergency responder ranks.
- The Bristol County district attorney will hold press briefings alongside Governor Healey today to present preliminary investigative findings and outline statewide assisted-living safety reviews.