India, July 14 -- Crews have been battling a large fire that erupted atan assisted living facility in Fall River late Sunday night, July 13, per preliminary information from fire crews. The Fall River firefighters union said that crews responded to the Gabriel House, an assisted living facility on Oliver Street, according to Boston.com. Crews said there was a "heavy fire" and several rescues were in progress.

The Fall River Fire Department confirmed that there are multiple injuries and fatalities. A family reunification centre has now been set up at the chapel at the St. Anne's Hospital.

Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said people were seen hanging out of the building to be rescued when crews arrived shortly after 9:30 pm on Sunday....