?Tragic day? as 7 killed in Lowell fire

?This is a horrible day in the city of Lowell,?? said State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan.

Seven people were killed in a fast-moving Lowell fire.

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Seven people were killed in a fast-moving Lowell fire.

An estimated 55 people survived the fire.

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An estimated 55 people survived the fire.

Firefighters worked on the top floor of the building.

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Firefighters worked on the top floor of the building.

A police officer secured the scene.

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A police officer secured the scene.

?This is a horrible day in the city of Lowell,?? the state fire marshal said.

Elise Amendola/AP

?This is a horrible day in the city of Lowell,?? the state fire marshal said.

Officials will search for the cause and origin of the fire.

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Officials will search for the cause and origin of the fire.

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