The cause of the deadly fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts is still unknown.

Jeffrey Bacon joined Boston 25 Morning News and answered questions about the tragic fire that left nine people dead.

River Fire Department Chief Jeffrey Bacon gave an update on Sunday's deadly Gabriel House assisted living facility fire that left nine residents dead and and at least 30 hospitalized.

River's fire department doesn't meet national staffing standards, and union officials say more firefighters could have saved lives, but the city's mayor said it's too soon for the debate.

River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon became overwhelmed with emotion on Monday morning as he provided a tragic update on a deadly blaze.

Nine people were killed and one was critically injured in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, authorities said. Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon called the fire at Gabriel House "an unfathomable tragedy.

River's fire chief is providing updates on the ongoing investigation and the relocation of displaced residents.

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Nine people were killed and dozens of others were injured in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River on Sunday night, officials said.