DA issues Fall River fire death toll correction
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Brenda Cropper, 66, is in critical condition after a blaze broke out at a Fall River assisted living facility on Sunday night. Nine people have died and 30 more were injured.
After announcing that a tenth victim had died following last weekend’s fire in Fall River, the Bristol County District Attorney is pulling back that statement, saying the woman is alive and
Brenda Cropper’s family describes her as a “tiny little thing” with a big smile who made friends easily. Cropper stood about about 4 feet, 11 inches tall, and her daughter Crystal Macura said her mother loved nothing more than her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching old TV shows, and cans of soda.
River expects to budget for an additional $1.5 million for fire department staffing, but in the immediate future, expects to fill gaps with OT.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office (BCDAO) announced Friday that Brenda Cropper, 66, whom they reported dead on Thursday, is<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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