The stories dramatized the event, calling it a fall, giving the impression of a vertical re entry. it is actually more of a shallow meteor shower. and
with all the the concern for objects orbiting, impeding clear sky astronomy, collisions, we should be glad the motors are back down. mostly melted away. Imagine an addition to the Messier Catalog with all the messy orbiting objects.
all launched objects should be mandated to remove themselves from the "heavens".