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A state police fire marshal said the March 3 fire started when a mattress leaning against a wall fell onto a propane heater
Firefighter Daryl Gordon, 54, died after falling down an elevator shaft; he leaves behind a wife and two daughters
Residents of the building said the elevator was unreliable and many feared using it
Fire Chief Richard Braun says department policies and procedures will be reviewed to try to learn from the death
Firefighter Daryl Gordon, 54, is the first Cincinnati firefighter to die in the line of duty since 2003
He also expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him, through small gestures like walking his dog and sending a basket of treats
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