Rainbow Terrace families want new investigation into fatal blast

State of play: The inconclusiveness doesn't sit well with families, who brought the issue into the spotlight at last week's City Council meeting and said they have endured compounding traumas in the blaze's aftermath.

• They are now begging for transparency and accountability, which they said matters more to them than financial remuneration right now.
• Councilman Richard Starr, who represents the area, joined attorney Stanley Jackson at a press conference Thursday. They shared the harrowing stories of families who experienced the fire firsthand and highlighted the ways residents of low-income housing are often overlooked.

Between the lines: Bibb expressed frustration during his own press conference earlier this week, saying "people deserve clear answers."

• But residents criticized his perceived lack of empathy and the report's lack of closure.

What they're saying: "Undetermined is unacceptable," resident Andre Rowe said.

The intrigue: Starr would not go as far as calling the city's report a "cover-up," but said there is "other stuff that has not been revealed."

• Starr is targeting police body-worn camera footage in an emergency resolution he introduced this week. He described plans to host a City Council hearing that could include testimony from Enbridge, the gas company that serviced Rainbow Terrace, along with the building owner, the fire department and others.

What's next: The city is holding a public meeting about its findings Oct. 8 at 5:30pm at the Zelma Watson George Recreation Center.