The Fall River Fire Department on Monday released an internal review of its response to the Gabriel House assisted living fire that killed 10 people in July.

The report called the July 13 five-alarm blaze at 261 Oliver Street “one of the most complex and challenging incidents in Fall River Fire Department history.”

A chronological breakdown of the evening shows at 9:45 p.m., “send me everybody” was indicated across radio and dispatch traffic — approximately eight minutes after the first fire alarm activation.

The report details the rescues of 53 people , many of whom had mobility challenges and cognitive impairments, “by either being carried down ladders or down hallways and stairs.” Without the decisive actions of fire, police and EMS personnel, “the loss of life would have been

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