Mass fire at Fall River assisted living kills nine
A blaze at Gabriel House in Fall River Massachusetts killed nine residents aged 61 to 86 and injured about 30. Firefighters faced heavy smoke with staffing debated by unions, while officials praised responders and residents spoke of staff allegedly abandoning duties during the evacuation. Authorities eased as the cause remains under investigation and displaced residents seek new housing.
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