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A deadly fire at a Massachusetts assisted living home on Sunday highlights the need for federal legislation strengthening oversight of such facilities, according to long-term care resident
"Bring ladders, all units," Fall River, MA, Firefighter at Assisted Living Facility Told Dispatchers
"I need bodies and ladders," a Fall River firefighter also requested during the frantic search and rescue operation.
Gabriel House residents described a chaotic scene Sunday night before they were rescued from the blaze that left nine dead and dozens more injured.
Seven of the people killed in the Sunday night fire at Gabriel House Assisted Living Residence have been identified.