Fatal Fire at Assisted Living Facility

Photo by K. LegerLadder Rescue

Photo by K. LegerLadder Rescue

Photo by K. LegerRescue
Fall River, Ma. On Sunday July 13th., Fall River Firefighters responded to 261 Oliver Street, the Gabriel House assisted living facility on a box alarm. The box alarm was followed by multiple calls. Command arrived on scene and had heavy fire and smoke showing with multiple victims hanging out windows. Command called for a second alarm and ordered all companies to begin ladder rescues of the trapped victims. Nine people perished and thirty people were transported to local hospitals. Medical Command called for a major MCI and requested all available medical units in the area to respond. Fire Command ordered all off duty members to respond to the scene and to man spare apparatus.