Heartbreaking Texts Sent By Oakland Fire Victims: 'I'm Going To Die, Mom'

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OAKLAND (CBS) – In their final moments, with the deadly flames quickly approaching and no way to escape, some of the victims of the Ghost Ship fire sent final text messages saying good-by to the loved ones.

Alameda County Sheriff Sgt. Ray Kelly, who has spent days surrounded by death and loss, made the stunning revelation.

"We've had a lot of intimate conversations with the families," he said. "Kids were sending texts to their parents telling them they loved them and they were going to die."

Kelly told the East Bay Times that one grief-stricken mother showed him her phone with a text message from her daughter. It read: "I love you. I'm going to die, Mom."

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