Local News 10th victim of Fall River fire identified Halina Lawler, 70, was identified as the final deceased victim of the fire at Gabriel Assisted Living Facility.

A week after a fire at the Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, MA, a victim was taken off life support. The 66-year-old woman was the 10th victim claimed by the fire.

While Fall River is more than 85 miles away, Mayor D.J. Beauregard called for all assisted living centers in Methuen to undergo an immediate city inspection this week.

The city of Taunton is urging long-term care facilities to up their fire prevention measures. Fall River may follow suit.

After deadly Fall River fire, grief gives way to frustration and solidarity By Camilo Fonseca, Maria Probert and Ava Berger Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent,Updated July 17, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

The footage, released Thursday afternoon, shows Fall River police officers and firefighters alerting and rescuing residents from the assisted living facility.

Fall River police said the officers who responded to the fire “exemplified professionalism, bravery, and selflessness in the face of danger.” ...

By Matt Schooley Click here for updates on this story FALL RIVER, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A 10th person has died in the aftermath of the fire at the Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts.

New bodycam footage gives the closest look yet of the heroism of Fall River, Mass., police officers and firefighters working to evacuate the Gabriel House amid a deadly fire.

Officials announced Wednesday that the fire at the Gabriel House assisted living home in Fall River, Massachusetts that killed nine people led to an agreement to make staffing additions to the ...

Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said he requested additional staffing prior to the deadly Sunday night fire at the Gabriel Assisted Living Facility that killed nine people.

The city of Fall River is still searching for answers after nine people were killed in a fire at an assisted living facility over the weekend.