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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
- Al Jazeera
Fire at senior residence in United States kills at least nine people
Authorities in the US state of Massachusetts have said that at least nine people are dead and 30 injured after a fire churned through an assisted living facility. Five firefighters were among those taken to the hospital and later released after responding to the blazes at Gabriel House, home to about 70 residents, on Sunday night in Fall River. 'This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community,' Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said in a statement on Monday. 'On behalf of the Fall River Fire Department, I want to express our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones who are grieving this morning.' Firefighters met with heavy smoke and flames when they first arrived at the facility before entering to rescue trapped residents, one of whom remains in critical condition. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services says the cause of the fire is under investigation. 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: — Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (@MassDFS) July 14, 2025 'It's kind of just a whirlwind of trying to figure out what's happening, how this could happen in such a major way,' Jarren Oldrid, whose 67-year-old father Steven Oldrid was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, told the news agency Associated Press. About 50 firefighters responded to the incident, 30 of whom were off duty. Chief Bacon said that some people were hanging out of the facility's windows looking to be rescued. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey offered condolences to the victims in a statement on Monday, and promised 'the full assistance of the state'. 'A full investigation is already under way,' said Healey. 'I know the people of Fall River are strong and resilient, and now is the time for us to all come together to support one another through this terrible tragedy.'
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
9 people killed in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
The Fall River Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at Gabriel House, an assisted living facility, shortly after 9:30 pm Eastern, Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said at a news conference Monday morning.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
Nine people killed in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
First responders stand outside Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, after a deadly fire broke out on July 14. MASSACHUSETTS - Nine people were killed and one person was in critical condition after a large fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, on July 13 night, officials said. The Fall River Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at Gabriel House, an assisted living facility, Fall River Fire chief Jeffrey Bacon said at a news conference July 14 morning. Firefighters encountered thick smoke and flames, as well as residents who were screaming for help out of windows, Mr Bacon said. More than 30 residents were taken to the hospital, he added. 'We're at the scene of a pretty unfathomable tragedy tonight,' Bacon said, adding that the situation was 'tricky and chaotic' as firefighters struggled to rescue people and douse the blaze. About 50 firefighters were involved, including every firefighter on duty in the city, he said. 'Everybody was rescuing people,' Mr Bacon said July 14 morning. The fire was extinguished as of early July 14, Sergeant Ross Aubin, a spokesperson for the Fall River Police Department, said. The cause of the fire was under investigation, he added. Officials said the fire was contained to one wing of the building. Officers from the Police Department were the first emergency workers to arrive, Sgt Aubin said. They ran into the building and rescued more than 12 residents who were not able to walk out on their own. Five firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries but had been released by July 14 morning, the fire chief told reporters at the news conference. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore HSA intensifies crackdown on vapes; young suspected Kpod peddlers nabbed in Bishan, Yishun Singapore Man charged over distributing nearly 3 tonnes of vapes in one day in Bishan, Ubi Avenue 3 Singapore Medical practitioners to record all Kpod cases, confiscate vapes: MOH, HSA Singapore Man allegedly attacks woman with knife at Kallang Wave Mall, to be charged with attempted murder Singapore Singapore boosts support for Timor-Leste as it prepares to join Asean Singapore UN aviation and maritime agencies pledge to collaborate to boost safety, tackle challenges Singapore High Court dismisses appeal of drink driver who killed one after treating Tampines road like racetrack Singapore 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat Multiple residents were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Mr Jake Wark, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. The city set up a shelter for displaced residents, officials said. 'One of the issues we're facing this morning is getting people their medicine,' said Mr Paul Coogan, Fall River's mayor, at the July 14 morning news conference. 'This is the kind of thing you don't want in the middle of July,' he said. 'It's Sunday night, and the city explodes around a tragedy like this, it's not good for anybody.' Gabriel House opened in 1999 and has 100 units, according to records from the state of Massachusetts. About 70 residents had been living in the facility before the fire, and all of them were displaced, Mr Wark said. Fall River, a city of about 94,000 people, is near the border with Rhode Island. NYTIMES
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
'Multiple' people killed in fire at Fall River assisted living center; multiple injured
FALL RIVER — A fire at Gabriel House assisted living center has resulted in 'multiple fatalities and multiple injuries' according to Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon. Bacon said Fall River Fire Department crews responded to the fire at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13. When crews arrived on scene they saw heaving fire and multiple people hanging out of the windows looking to be rescued. He said multiple people were rescued from the apartment and transported to local hospitals for treatment. "Unfortunately at this time we have multiple fatalities and multiple injuries and we are still working to get those numbers to you," Bacon said at a press conference at about 12:45 a.m. Five Fall River firefighters were transported to area hospitals as well with minor injuries. According to an official on scene, there were about 69 residents of the apartment complex at 261 Oliver St. off South Main Street in the city's South End. There were sprinkers in the Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said the city opened the Timao Center shelter on Bay Street and residents who were evacuated were being sent to the shelter for the evening. The fire department has set up a family reunification center at Saint Anne's Hospital in the chapel. They are asking that anyone who goes there looking for information about a loved one should enter through the Emergency Department of the hospital. Bacon said about 50 firefighters responded to the multiple-alarm fire and mutual aid was called in to cover the station. "The fire attack was very quick, it was just a very smokey fire," said Bacon. "Our heart goes out to all the families and people that were injured here and lost their lives here," said Bacon. Over the next few hours, Bacon said investigators from the FRFD and State Fire Marshal's Office will be on scene investigating the cause of the fire. Coogan praised the coordinated effort of the fire and police departments, emergency medical assistance in responding to the fire. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Fall River fire at assisted living center: multiple deaths reported
Cedar News
2 days ago
- General
- Cedar News
Video And Photos: Major Fire Emergency at Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts
FALL RIVER, MA – July 13, 2025 – A devastating fire broke out at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility on Oliver Street in Fall River, prompting a General Alarm Fire and Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) declaration by authorities. Video And Photos: Major Fire Emergency at Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts — Cedar News (@cedar_news) July 14, 2025 The fast-moving blaze left multiple residents trapped inside, with several suffering severe burn injuries. Emergency responders reported heavy fire conditions throughout the facility as they rushed to conduct rescues under extreme danger. Major Fire going on right now at a nursing home in Fall River Massachusetts. People trapped — Cedar News (@cedar_news) July 14, 2025 All off-duty Fall River Fire Department personnel were recalled to aid in the massive rescue and suppression effort. Multiple fire companies and EMS units responded to the scene, while an EMS task force was activated to manage the high number of victims. Local hospitals have been placed on high alert in preparation for a surge of incoming patients. Rescue and recovery operations remain ongoing. The full extent of injuries—and whether there are any fatalities—has yet to be confirmed. Stay with us for live updates on this developing story.
