Flames roared through an assisted-living residence in Massachusetts, killing nine people, injuring 30 others and trapping residents inside.

Officials are continuing to investigate the cause of a fire at a Massachusetts assisted living facility that killed nine people and critically injured another.

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 roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who leaned out of windows and screamed for help.

“My heart goes out to all of the victims, their families and all of those impacted by this terrible tragedy. I would like to commend the first responders for their efforts in bringing many of the residents to safety while being confronted with very difficult circumstances,” District Attorney Tom Quinn said in a statement.

Nine people were killed Sunday night after a fire broke out in an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.

A fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility killed nine and injured at least 30. A firefighters union said understaffing hindered the response and may have cost lives.