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Correction: Massachusetts-Fatal Fire story

Jul 17, 2025, 8:25 AM

In a story published July 17, 2025, about a Massachusetts assisted-living facility fire, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a 10th victim had died, based on information provided by the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. That next day the office said there had been miscommunication with a medical agency and Brenda Cropper, 66, still was in critical condition.

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Correction: Massachusetts-Fatal Fire story