From Fox News: Nine people have died after a fire broke out at a Massachusetts assisted living facility overnight, leaving residents hanging out of windows screaming for help, according to authorities.
Firefighters were called to the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Sunday night, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Upon arrival, they found the front of the building engulfed by flames and heavy smoke and immediately made entry to begin rescuing residents while working to suppress the fire, officials said.
Around 50 firefighters responded to the emergency and were able to put out the fire – which had grown to five alarms – by Monday morning.
Over 30 people were taken to the hospital with various injuries, and five firefighters were injured, including one who is in critical condition.
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services wrote on X, “Our hearts are with the City of Fall River and the families grieving after last night’s terrible fire in an assisted living facility. Thank you to Fall River FD, PD, EMS, EMA, and others who undertook heroic efforts to rescue and treat occupants.”
Our hearts are with the City of Fall River and the families grieving after last night’s terrible fire in an assisted living facility. Thank you to Fall River FD, PD, EMS, EMA, and others who undertook heroic efforts to rescue and treat occupants: https://t.co/dSzWts0C2v pic.twitter.com/1BFFvnvsh7
— Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (@MassDFS) July 14, 2025
BREAKING UPDATE: Nine people are dead and dozens of others were hospitalized after a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River on Sunday night. https://t.co/VTQEEaZceS pic.twitter.com/0DzXnBtmQH
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) July 14, 2025
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