Fire Chief: Multiple injuries, fatalities in Fall River assisted living fire
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — There was a major emergency response to the Gabriel House assisted living on Oliver Street just after 10 p.m. Sunday night for a fire.
The Fall River Fire Department said there are multiple injuries and fatalities.
A family reunification center has been set up at the chapel at the St. Anne’s Hospital, the fire department said.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, any family members seeking information can call 508-674-5741. If you go to St. Anne’s Hospital, you are asked to enter through the emergency department.
The Fall River firefighters’ union confirmed its members were operating at a fire at the building and found heavy fire upon arrival.
We’re still on scene learning more about the fire on Oliver Street in Fall River at the Gabriel House (assisted living facility). We just heard from the chief.
Key takeaways:
•Multiple deaths + injuries
•9:30pm alarm (Sunday)
•Cause under investigation @ABC6 pic.twitter.com/wwo8XfvSSS— Kaitlin Gehlhaus (@KaitlinGehlhaus) July 14, 2025
Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said crews found people hanging out of the building’s windows needing rescue when they arrived shortly after 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
He said multiple victims were rescued and taken to the hospital.
In a press briefing just before 1 a.m. Monday, he could not provide an exact number of people injured or dead.
Bacon said the state fire marshal will investigate the cause.
#MORE Here’s a closer look at the scene. @ABC6
Fire at Gabriel House on Oliver Street in Fall River. pic.twitter.com/hjBq9o6sS2— Kaitlin Gehlhaus (@KaitlinGehlhaus) July 14, 2025
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