A deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River resulted in 10 fatalities, likely caused by either a malfunctioning oxygen concentrator or smoking materials. The blaze originated on the second floor, with investigators ruling out other potential ignition sources. The resident of the fire's origin room was a victim, complicating the investigation. Medical oxygen was present, significantly facilitating the fire's rapid spread and intensity. State Fire Marshal Jon Davine classified the cause as undetermined but emphasized that both identified potential sources were accidental.
An oxygen concentrator and numerous smoking materials were found in the room where the fire started. Officials stated that the resident who lived in that room was one of the victims, complicating inquiries.
State Fire Marshal Jon Davine stated that both of the potential ignition sources were clearly accidental, either involving an electrical or mechanical failure with the oxygen concentrator or improper use of smoking materials.
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