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Fire destroys part of The Village encampment, as protesters call for safer conditions for the homeless
As the city and local volunteers rush to assist those displaced by an early morning fire at the East Oakland homeless encampment, questions and concerns about safe living spaces still remain.
Read MoreGhost Ship fire mourners gather at lakeside vigil to grieve those lost
A crowd of around 5,000 mourners gathered in vigil for the victims of Oakland’s Ghost Ship fire at the edge of Lake Merritt on Monday night. They held electric candles and glow sticks, and listened as friends, family and community members took turns speaking to the crowd.
Read MoreMost victims of Oakland Ghost Ship fire identified, although search continues
Thirty-three of the 36 victims of the Oakland Ghost Ship fire have been identified and about 70 percent of the warehouse has been searched, according to Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern, who warned that the process of combing through the remaining 30 percent will take time as firefighters and rescue workers face difficult conditions inside the structure.
Read MoreOakland Ghost Ship fire casualties rise to 36, 11 people identified
Officials raised the death toll in the Ghost Ship fire to 36 Monday morning, while warning that more victims are expected to be found as the grim search continues. During a 6 a.m. press conference, Alameda County deputy sheriff Tya Modeste said 11 victims had been positively identified so far, and their families notified. About…
Read MoreOakland Ghost Ship fire death toll rises to 33; city prepares to release names
Speaking at a late afternoon press conference near the site of Friday’s Oakland Ghost Ship fire, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced that the death toll has officially reached 33, and that city officials have positively identified seven of the victims. Their names will be released via the city’s website and social media feeds later on Sunday.…
Read MoreAs Oakland Ghost Ship death toll rises, search continues inside building
As the official death toll in the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire rose to 30 on Sunday afternoon, crowds gathered outside to set up small memorials and watch as authorities continued their search process inside the building. Several workers in yellow vests and hard hats could be seen carrying shovels around the building’s perimeter, and authorities…
Read MoreResources for families and those who want to help Oakland fire victims
Updated, Dec. 4, 11:35 a.m. FOR FAMILIES Contact or Visit: The Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau’s Family Assistance Center at 2425 E. 12th St. or call 510-382-3000. The Oakland Police Department said in a press release that grief counseling and resources are available to families through the center. DONATION SITES The Oakland A’s have set up…
Read MoreOakland Ghost Ship fire claims at least 9 lives, with more feared missing
A fire that broke out during an electronic music party at an artists’ warehouse space in the Fruitvale late Friday night has claimed at least 9 lives, and an estimated 25 more people are feared missing. A joint statement by the Oakland Police Department and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office released mid-day on Saturday tallied…
Read MoreOakland Hills fire losses remembered with respect, ceremonial bells, safety fair
Homes where families used to live, beloved pets left behind, a phoenix rising from the flames—a ceremonial visit to these hand-painted images, which adorn thousands of tiles at Rockridge’s Firestorm Community Mural Project, was one several Saturday events winding up the 20th anniversary week of the devastating 1991 Oakland Hills fire.
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