FALL RIVER, MASS. (WHDH) - The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office (BCDAO) announced Friday that Brenda Cropper, 66, whom they reported dead on Thursday, is still alive and remains in critical condition.
The BCDAO cites a miscommunication with a medical agency for the false report. They remain in contact with Cropper’s family at this time.
The BCDAO says they will continue to provide updates as they become available.
A memorial continues to grow outside of the assisted living facility that went up in flames Sunday night. People left flowers, candles, and messages, including one that says “Fall River Strong.”
The Fall River community has shown support for the survivors who have been displaced by the fire.
City Building Inspector Glenn Hathaway was at the scene Friday, helping a local veterans group get some electric wheelchairs out of the building.
“Their daily life is sitting in that chair and getting around. I can’t say enough, the owner was kind enough to let us in to get the devices and they’re going to be delivered to them,” Hathaway said.
Catholic Charities says they’ve been overwhelmed by the support from people all week.
“One of the assisted living facilities in Bristol, Rhode Island, their residents made cards. Prayer cards, cards to include in the donation bags,” Shiela Chasse said, Director of Housing and Basic Needs, Catholic Charities.
Nine people died in a fire at Gabriel House in Fall River late Sunday night.
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