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The Gabriel House assisted living facility is shown after a fire in Falls River, Mass., Monday, July 14, 2025. Photo by AP Photo/Michael Casey Flames roared through an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts, killing nine people and trapping residents inside, including some who were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were hurt. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Firefighters responded to the Gabriel House facility in Fall River at about 9:50 p.m. Sunday and were met with heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building, the state Department of Fire Services said in a news release. About 70 people live there. The fire was out by Monday morning, and firefighters were able to rescue survivors. Many of those who were rescued were taken to hospitals in varying conditions. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Jarren Oldrid described the scene as 'pretty terrifying' as he tried to figure out if his 67-year-old father, Steven Oldrid, was safe. He found him recovering from smoke inhalation at a hospital. 'It's kind of just a whirlwind of trying to figure out what's happening, how this could happen in such a major way,' he said. The origin and cause of the fire were under investigation, state and local authorities said. About 50 firefighters responded, including 30 who were off-duty. Five firefighters suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, authorities said. 'This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community,' Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said. He told reporters 'multiple people were hanging out the windows looking to be rescued.' Family members who showed up said police were trying to break windows. Joe Alves, who lives several houses down from the facility, said he was watching TV when he heard the wave of sirens and fire crews responding to the fire. He said he saw officials pulling bodies and injured pets out of the building, with some pouring water bottles on burns. 'There were people in wheelchairs, a lot of people missing limbs, it was terrible,' he said, choking up slightly. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said she offered state assistance to the city's mayor, and an investigation was underway. 'The fire at Gabriel House in Fall River is a tragedy. My heart goes out to those who are waking up to the most horrific news imaginable about their loved ones this morning,' Healey said in a statement. 'I'm grateful to the firefighters and first responders whose heroic efforts saved lives.' At a news conference, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said the building's owner was cooperating and that the building will soon be boarded up.
