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7 out of 9 victims killed in Fall River assisted living facility fire identified by district attorney
Nine residents died and about 30 other residents were brought to hospitals for medical assistance.
The Bristol County District Attorney on Monday identified most of the people who died in a devastating fire at a Fall River assisted living home Sunday night.
Fall River fire
Out of the facility’s 70 residents, nine died and about 30 others were brought to hospitals for treatment, District Attorney Thomas Quinn said in a press release.
The deceased include Rui Albernaz, 64, Ronald Codega, 61, Margaret Duddy, 69, Robert King, 78, Kim Mackin, 71, Richard Rochon, 78, and Eleanor Willett, 86. A 70-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man were also killed but have not been publicly identified pending notification of their families, Quinn’s office said.
First responders were faced with a harrowing scene Sunday night, as the facility was cloaked in smoke and many residents were trapped inside.
Five firefighters were brought to a hospital for minor injuries, but have been discharged, according to the press release.
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The Fall River Fire and Police Departments are working alongside Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Section and State Troopers to investigate the cause and origin of the fire, yet it does not currently appear to be suspicious, the DA said.
“My heart goes out to all of the victims, their families and all of those impacted by this terrible tragedy. I would like to commend the first responders for their efforts in bringing many of the residents to safety while being confronted with very difficult circumstances,” Quinn said in the press release.
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