According to officials, several people have died in fire in a aided house in the Fall River of Massachusetts. The fire chief called it a “bottomless tragedy”.
Flames occurred at Gabriel House on Oliver Street around 9:30 pm on Sunday night. According to Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Beckon, the firefighters arrived, they were getting heavy flames through the main entrance and many were hanging out of the windows.
Many people were rushed to the hospital and five firefighters suffered minor injuries. The exact number of deaths is still not known.
There is no word yet how or where the fire started. State Fire Marshal John Dewin said that about 50 firefighters were closed, including about 30, which were off-duty.
“A bottomless tragedy for families”
Bacon said in a statement, “It is a bottomless tragedy for the families involved and the Fall River Community.” “On behalf of the Fall River Fire Department, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the loved ones who are mourning this morning.”
Families who had loved ones at home can get more information in the chapel at St. Anne Hospital. They can also call 508-674-5741.
Gabriel House has 100 single-bed units, according to which Website And on its official page Mass.govAccording to State Fire Marshal, about 70 people were living at home before the fire.
The Fall River is about 50 miles south of Boston and 20 miles south of providence, Road Island.
