Fall River Fire Update: Woman Thought Dead Is Alive

UPDATE: The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said Ms. Cropper passed away from her injuries on Friday, July 18 at 4:43 p.m.

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — The woman who was identified Thursday as the 10th victim in the Gabriel House Assisted Living Center fire in Fall River is still alive and remains in critical condition, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

The D.A.’s Office said Friday morning that due to “a miscommunication with a medical agency,” it had erroneously reported that Brenda Cropper had passed away as a result of Sunday night’s fire.

“The BCDAO has been in contact with Ms. Cropper’s family regarding this matter,” the D.A.’s Office said.

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Cropper, 66, suffered burns over most of her body and was given a 10 percent chance of survival, according to WPRI.

READ MORE: Fall River Police Release Body Cam Footage of Heroic Efforts in Gabriel House Fire

That brings the death toll back down to nine in the devastating fire. Fall River Police released body-worn camera footage Thursday of officers rescuing some of the 70 residents of the facility, while the City of Fall River released all of the inspection reports for the Gabriel House for the past six years.

READ MORE: Fall River Documents on Gabriel House Inspections