New Delhi, July 14 -- Nine people were killed during a fire in an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, while as many as 30 people were injured. People were seen hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said on Monday.

Many of those rescued were taken to local and regional hospitals in varying conditions. Five firefighters suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, the statement said.

A total of 70 people live in the house, reported AP.

Firefighters responded to the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River at about 9:50 p.m. Sunday and were met with heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building, with occupants trapped inside, the state Department of Fire Services said in a news release.

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