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Dozens of residents evacuated during late-night fire at St. George assisted living facility

By ABC 4 · September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — Dozens of residents were evacuated from an assisted living center last night after a fire started. However, despite the late-night shock, officials say it could have been a lot worse. According to the St.

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