A devastating fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in the deaths of nine people. Additionally, 30 people were hurt, with residents trapped inside and hanging from windows, screaming for help.

According to the Associated Press, citing a Massachusetts Department of Fire Services release, the incident occurred at around 9:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 13. A fire had been reported at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, located on Oliver Street in Fall River.

Approximately 50 firefighters responded to the blaze, 30 of them being off-duty. Five of the responding firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Evenutally, the fire was put out by Monday morning.

Tragically, a total of 9 people were killed by the fire. The scene was chaotic, with Fire

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