Fall River fire victim reported dead Thursday is still alive, DA says
Briefly

Brenda Cropper, a 66-year-old woman, is alive but in critical condition after being misreported dead by the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. The miscommunication occurred in relation to injuries sustained in a fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility. The fire, which was a five-alarm incident, resulted in nine deaths and numerous injuries, and authorities are currently investigating its cause, suspecting it to be accidental. The DA's office is in contact with Cropper's family regarding the error and will provide updates as they arise.
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office reported that 66-year-old Brenda Cropper is alive in critical condition, contrary to earlier announcements of her death due to a miscommunication.
Brenda Cropper was involved in the fatal fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility, which resulted in nine fatalities and numerous injuries.
The DA's office has communicated with Cropper's family about the miscommunication regarding her status, promising to provide future updates.
The cause of the five-alarm fire at Gabriel House is still under investigation, but authorities believe it was accidental.
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