A fire at the Gabriel House care home in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in the deaths of 9 residents and injuries to around 30 others. The incident occurred late Sunday night, with flames and smoke spreading through the facility, leading to many residents being trapped. Firefighters faced heavy smoke and were required to break down doors to rescue individuals. Five firefighters were injured during the operation. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and assistance has been provided to survivors. The facility serves lower-income seniors with studio apartments and group foster care.
A fire at the Gabriel House facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, resulted in the deaths of 9 residents and injuries to around 30 others, with heavy flames and smoke trapping many inside.
First responders dealt with extreme conditions, facing heavy smoke and flames. Firefighters had to break down doors to rescue trapped residents and five firefighters sustained injuries during the operation.
Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon described the incident as an unfathomable tragedy impacting not just the families involved but the entire Fall River community.
The Gabriel House, opened in 1999, is designed for lower-income seniors and offers studio apartments as well as adult foster care, thus serving a significant demographic.
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