A Massachusetts assisted-living center where nine residents died in a fire was cited for failing to immediately report more than two dozen health and safety incidents.

Flames tore through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and injuring at least 30.

As investigators work to determine what sparked the deadly fire at a Fall River assisted living facility, here’s how you can help keep your loved ones who live at similar places safe. Investigators named seven of the deceased,

River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon deferred all questions about the fire investigation to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

A fire broke out at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday a Fall River assisted living residence, which drew nearly 50 firefighters to the scene and left a vulnerable population calling for help from their windows.

A fire at Gabriel House assisted living in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. City is responding and investigating.