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Metro
3 days ago
- General
- Metro
Nine people killed after fire tears through care home
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Nine people have died and at least 30 more injured after a huge fire at an assisted living facility. Firefighters rushed to Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, shortly before 10pm local time on Sunday. Several residents of the home were trapped inside the burning building until the fire was put out on Monday morning, allowing firefighters and police officers to get inside and rescue several people. In horrifying scenes residents were 'hanging out the windows looking to be rescued', Chief Jeffrey Bacon said, while police officers tried to break windows and help them out. A spokesperson for Fall River Police Department said: 'Without hesitation, officers entered the smoke-filled facility, breaking down doors and escorting residents to safety. 'Approximately a dozen non-ambulatory residents were physically carried out by our officers. Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.' The house has about 70 occupants, and at least 30 of them were injured in the blaze. The huge rescue effort involved 50 firefighters, 30 of whom were off duty at the time, and five firefighters also suffered injuries during the rescue operation. Leo Johnson, 45, rushed over to find his 68-year-old mother, who lives on the top floor of Gabriel House. He said 'I was kinda freaking out because she wasn't one of the ones outside,' but eventually found his mother outside, soaking wet because the sprinklers were on. More Trending Joe Alves, who lives close to the facility, was watching TV when he heard the wave of sirens and fire crews. He said he saw officials pulling bodies and injured pets out of the building, with some pouring water bottles on burns as they desperately tried to help those in need. 'There were people in wheelchairs, a lot of people missing limbs, it was terrible,' Joe added. The cause of the fire is now under investigation. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Sarah Grace Patrick's chilling social media posts before she was charged with parents' murder MORE: Huge wildfire engulfs Grand Canyon destroying historic lodge and 80 buildings MORE: Lone gunman 'shot dead' after killing two in rampage by Kentucky church
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Al Arabiya
Nine deaths in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
Nine people died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were injured. Firefighters responded to the Gabriel House assisted living 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 with occupants trapped inside, the state Department of Fire Services said in a news release. About 70 people live in the house. The fire was out by Monday morning, and firefighters were able to get inside and rescue numerous occupants. About 50 firefighters responded, including 30 who were off-duty. Many of those rescued were taken to local and regional hospitals in varying conditions. Five firefighters suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, the statement said. 'This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community,' said Chief Jeffrey Bacon. 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. Leo Johnson, 45, of Fall River told The Boston Globe he rushed over to find his 68-year-old mother who lives on the top floor of Gabriel House. 'I was kinda freaking out because she wasn't one of the ones outside,' he said. He eventually found her saying she was outside soaking wet because the sprinklers were going off. 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 as they desperately tried to help those in need. 'There were people in wheelchairs, a lot of people missing limbs it was terrible,' he said, choking up slightly. The Fall River Police Department in a statement said that 'without hesitation officers entered the smoke-filled facility breaking down doors and escorting residents to safety. Approximately a dozen non-ambulatory residents were physically carried out by our officers. Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.' The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation, state and local authorities said. Fall River, which has about 94,000 people, is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island.
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
9 people dead after fire at assisted living facility in Massachusetts
Nine people have died and 30 others were injured in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said on Monday. Firefighters responded to the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River at about 9:50 p.m. Sunday local time and were met with heavy smoke and flames at the front of the building, with occupants trapped inside, the state Department of Fire Services said in a news release. About 70 people live in the house. The fire was out by Monday morning and firefighters were able to get inside and rescue numerous occupants. About 50 firefighters responded, including 30 who were off-duty. Many of those rescued were taken to local and regional hospitals in varying conditions. Five firefighters suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, the statement said. "This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community," said chief Jeffrey Bacon. 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. Leo Johnson, 45, of Fall River, told The Boston Globe he rushed over to find his 68-year-old mother, who lives on the top floor of Gabriel House. "I was kinda freaking out because she wasn't one of the ones outside," he said. He eventually found her, saying she was outside soaking wet because the sprinklers were going off. 'It was terrible' 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 as they desperately tried to help those in need. "There were people in wheelchairs, a lot of people missing limbs, it was terrible," he said, choking up slightly. In a statement, the Fall River Police Department said that "without hesitation, officers entered the smoke-filled facility, breaking down doors and escorting residents to safety. "Approximately a dozen non-ambulatory residents were physically carried out by our officers. Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives." The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation, state and local authorities said.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Nine deaths in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
The Gabriel House assisted living facility is shown after a fire in Falls River, Mass., Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Casey) FALL RIVER, Mass. — Nine people have died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were injured. Firefighters responded to the Gabriel House assisted living 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, with occupants trapped inside, the state Department of Fire Services said in a news release. About 70 people live in the house. The fire was out by Monday morning and firefighters were able to get inside and rescue numerous occupants. About 50 firefighters responded, including 30 who were off-duty. Many of those rescued were taken to local and regional hospitals in varying conditions. Five firefighters suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, the statement said. 'This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community,' said Chief Jeffrey Bacon. 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. Leo Johnson, 45, of Fall River, told The Boston Globe he rushed over to find his 68-year-old mother, who lives on the top floor of Gabriel House. 'I was kinda freaking out because she wasn't one of the ones outside,' he said. He eventually found her, saying she was outside soaking wet because the sprinklers were going off. 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 as they desperately tried to help those in need. 'There were people in wheelchairs, a lot of people missing limbs, it was terrible,' he said, choking up slightly. The Fall River Police Department in a statement said that 'without hesitation, officers entered the smoke-filled facility, breaking down doors and escorting residents to safety. 'Approximately a dozen non-ambulatory residents were physically carried out by our officers. Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.' The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation, state and local authorities said. Fall River, which has about 94,000 people, is about 20 miles (32 kilometres) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island. Michael Casey And Kimberlee Kruesi, The Associated Press
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Nine deaths in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility
Nine people have died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday. At least 30 people were injured. Firefighters responded to the Gabriel House assisted living 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, with occupants trapped inside, the state Department of Fire Services said in a news release. About 70 people live in the house. The fire was out by Monday morning and firefighters were able to get inside and rescue numerous occupants. About 50 firefighters responded, including 30 who were off-duty. Many of those rescued were taken to local and regional hospitals in varying conditions. Five firefighters suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, the statement said. 'This is an unfathomable tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River community,' said Chief Jeffrey Bacon. 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. Leo Johnson, 45, of Fall River, told The Boston Globe he rushed over to find his 68-year-old mother, who lives on the top floor of Gabriel House. 'I was kinda freaking out because she wasn't one of the ones outside,' he said. He eventually found her, saying she was outside soaking wet because the sprinklers were going off. 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 as they desperately tried to help those in need. 'There were people in wheelchairs, a lot of people missing limbs, it was terrible,' he said, choking up slightly. The Fall River Police Department in a statement said that "without hesitation, officers entered the smoke-filled facility, breaking down doors and escorting residents to safety. "Approximately a dozen non-ambulatory residents were physically carried out by our officers. Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.' The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation, state and local authorities said. Fall River, which has about 94,000 people, is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Providence, Rhode Island.
