The fire in a Fall River assisted living facility that resulted in 10 deaths and dozens of injuries started in a resident's room, according to Massachusetts Fire Marshal Jon Davine.

She said Fall River would receive $1.2 million of the $5.7 million program. 5 Investigates has been digging into the questions surrounding the building's sprinkler system.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan said there were sprinklers in the building. Bacon told reporters the fire damage was contained to one wing but there is smoke damage throughout the three-story home.

This story was updated to add more information. FALL RIVER – State Fire Marshal Jon Davine said one of two factors caused the deadly fire at Gabriel House assisted living facility on July 13.

News Potential causes of fatal Gabriel House fire in Fall River revealed Updated: Jul. 22, 2025, 3:13 p.m. | Published: Jul. 22, 2025, 2:18 p.m.

Fall River fire investigation Investigators have been looking into a number of issues, including the possibility that it was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank, according to WBZ-TV I-Team sources.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, center, and Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, left, speak with a member of law enforcement, right, near the Gabriel House assisted living facility, Monday, July 14 ...

Local News After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River The July 13 fire at Gabriel House was the state’s deadliest fire in more than four decades.

James Dixon is one of the 70 survivors who now has to find a new home. He said the week has been “hell.” “I love seeing the community come together they way they have,’ he said.