Updated 11/30/2009 10:00 AM
Services Held For Victims Of Fatal Brooklyn Fire
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Family and friends gathered Sunday to remember the victims of a Brooklyn house fire that led to changes to the city's 911 call system.
The funeral for Myrtel Jean, 42, and his two-year-old son Sebastian and one-year-old son Fabrice was held at Hebron Church in Brooklyn.
Jean and his sons died November 18 in a fire investigators believe was sparked by burning incense.
"[Jean's widow is] going through a lot right now, because she lost everything. She lost everything, and I hope she prays and hopefully she'll be better soon," said a mourner.
The Red Cross and community members paid for the funeral and St. Philip's Church in Harlem donated grave sites for the three victims.
The fire led to questions about response times after firefighters initially showed up a block away from the scene.
The controversy prompted fire officials to make temporary changes to the 911 call taking system.
Under the new rules, fire dispatchers are being conferenced in on calls to verify details about the emergency and ask questions.
Officials say the change will help call takers get accurate information before sending help.