FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The Fall River Fire Department has released a report detailing the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility and offering recommendations to try to prevent further tragedy.

The fire on the night of July 13 left more than 30 people hurt, displaced dozens and claimed the lives of 10 people.

In a press release on Monday, the fire department announced the release of the comprehensive After Action Report which both recognizes the heroic efforts of the first responders who saved lives that night and identifies areas for improvement.

"The Gabriel House Fire tested our department and our community in profound ways," Fire Chief Jeff Bacon said in the release. "This report is about learning and improving, but it's also about recognizing the courage, prof

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