FALL RIVER — The nine residents killed in a fire here at Gabriel House, an assisted living residence, are being remembered as fonts of knowledge and symbols of longevity. Seven have been identified, ranging in age from 61 to 86. Some were longtime ...

The owner of an assisted-living facility in Fall River where nine died in a fire also owns an adult foster care business in Worcester.

Crystal Andrade said her 63-year-old mother was sleeping and had her hearing aids turned off when the fire alarms sounded.

Gabriel House residents described a chaotic scene Sunday night before they were rescued from the blaze that left nine dead and dozens more injured.