Fall River, assisted living
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First responders rescued dozens of people from inside an assisted living facility where nine people were killed.
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The state Executive Office of Elder Affairs cited the facility for seven deficiencies, four of which were repeat problems.
River fire union has claimed more lives could have been saved if more firefighters were on scene. The mayor says the department was staffed as requested by the chief.
A fire at Gabriel House assisted living in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. City is responding and investigating.
The investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing but “does not appear to be suspicious,” according to the Bristol County district attorney's office.
River Fire Department confirmed that there are multiple injuries and fatalities. A family reunification centre has now been set up at the chapel at the St. Anne’s Hospital.
The names of seven of the nine people who died in the Fall River fire on July 13 have been released to the public.
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