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The building, a warehouse collective where artists live and work, was the scene of a large party when the fire broke out, according to news reports. Firefighters arrived at the location at 11:32 p.m. By that time the fire had spread to much of the building. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but the building was not equipped with smoke detectors or a working sprinkler system.
“A majority of the fatalities were found up on the second floor,” Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach-Reed told reporters Saturday. “It must have been a very fast-moving fire.”
The number of missing people has been estimated from attendees of the gathering who have not been accounted for yet. A search of the building is ongoing.
“This is a true loss for the city, for the firefighters who responded and the people who lost family and friends. It’s just tragic, a real tragedy,” Deloach-Reed told KPIX-TV.
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Cat Beason
December 13, 2016
Prayers of comfort and peace to all of the victims families.
Connie Force
December 7, 2016
To all the victims and there families. May God be with each and everyone. RIP!!!!!
James, Ryein and Kelly Troiano
December 6, 2016
God Bless
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December 6, 2016
Another terrible tragedy has taken tha lives of family and friends of many. Please Jehovah help us to cope until you usher in the wonderful new world that you have promised us. God love and care for you.
December 6, 2016
My condolences to the families of the victims in this tragedy. So devastating. My heart goes out to you. May the God of all comfort bring peace to all families during this difficult time.
Norma Osborne
December 6, 2016
To all of them Rest In Peace. May God bring strength and comfort to their families.
Tonia Lenza
December 6, 2016
My deepest sympathy, no words can describe and I'm speechless, R.I.P
Leslie Lewis
December 6, 2016
Praying for families.
Hyde
December 5, 2016
To all the families that lost dear love ones I offer you my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in this stressful time. Psalm 116:2-4
Demensia Nolackin
December 5, 2016
My condolences to all the families and friends who lost a love one in the fire. Sorry for your loss
Jenkins
December 5, 2016
Family and dear friends of those who loss their lives in this accident. I pray God be for you a refuge and strength; a help to be found during difficult times and, may he bring you comfort and peace now and in the coming days ahead.
Tamara M. Tolliver
December 5, 2016
My condolences to all affected by this tragedy. My prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
J L
December 4, 2016
My condolences to all the families that lost loved ones during this time of grief.
Nancy Woodwell-Freedman
December 4, 2016
Condolences, thoughts & prayers for the victims, their families, friends & loved ones of this horrific & unspeakable tragedy. Thoughts & prayers too, for the first responders and recovery teams & the officials and citizens of Oakland. God be with you in your recovery efforts. May the victims rest in eternal peace and may the perpetual light shine upon them.
Roe Bell
December 4, 2016
My condolences to all of the families who lost their love ones. I have lived in Oakland for over 40 yrs and this is one of the saddest days here. I live approx 10 blocks and woke up hearing the helicopters hovering over the site. The victims are on my.heart, so young, think of them as my children. Families, you are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Dear Ones.
Michelle V.
December 4, 2016
My deepest condolences to all the families who lost someone in this tragedy. May God give you power beyond what is normal (2 Corinthians 4:7). All of you will in my prayers.
Pat
December 4, 2016
My condolences to the families of the Oakland building fire. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Charles A
December 4, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences to all the families and friends in your hour of grief.
Cheryl Moslowitz
December 4, 2016
What can one say at a time like this? I can't think of a thing except you have many people sending their love and support and prayers. May the Lord give you some peace.
December 4, 2016
God bless everyone in this awful tragedy So sad when you hear these awful God Bless the families that lost loved ones an the ones that are still missing
L.E GasteCha
December 3, 2016
Mi corazón está triste, My heart is sad, My deepest condolences to families, Friends , mis condolencias más sinceras a las familias y Amigos.
Luz Gastélum
December 3, 2016
Mi corazón está triste, My heart is sad, My deepest condolences to families, Friends of victims of the tragedy, mis condolencias más sinceras a las familias y Amigos de las víctimas de esta tragedia.
Sheila S.
December 3, 2016
God bless all.
December 3, 2016
Beloveds, truly saddened to hear about this devastating loss. May precious memories of these dear ones forever live in our hearts and in God's book of life.
L L
December 3, 2016
May the God of tender mercies be with the families who lost a love ithrough this tragedy.May God give you comfort in your time of need.
Diana Patton
December 3, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the families of their loved ones in California. May God give them strength and peace. The Lord Is My Shepherd.
December 3, 2016
Heartbreaking...My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends.
Scott Chamberland
December 3, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Amber Chase
December 3, 2016
May God be with all the families that have lost loved one in the fire.
Sincere condolences
December 3, 2016
This truly is very sad news. May the God of all comfort help the families and friends to cope as they struggle to come to grips with this tragedy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
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