Rescuing residents of Gabriel House was difficult because of window AC units — often a violation of building code that's difficult to enforce.

Flags on city buildings will be lowered to half staff for the next five days in recognition and remembrance of Gabriel House fire victims.

A devastating fire at Gabriel House, an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, left 10 people dead. Investigations are underway to determine if smoking or a medical oxygen machine issue were factors.

On Saturday, 66-year-old Brenda Cropper’s niece, Priscilla Andrade, visited the memorial for the first time since the fire. She was with her aunt hours before the flames erupted.