As a result of a fire in a nursing home in the American state of Massachusetts, 9 people were killed.
According to the Fire Service of Massachusetts, the fire occurred at about 22:00 local time in the nursing home located in the Fall River area.
According to the department, about 70 people lived in the institution. The fire managed to put out the efforts of fire brigades, but the death of nine people was confirmed.
Some of the evacuated residents were taken to the hospital. Also reported about mild wounds in five firefighters.