What we know now about the deadly Oakland warehouse fire
OAKLAND, Calif. — The deadliest building fire in the U.S. in more than a decade ripped through a warehouse in Oakland, California during a dance party on the night of Dec. 2, killing 36 people. The warehouse had been turned into artists’ studios and illegal living spaces. Here’s what is known about the blaze, the victims, the warehouse and the investigation.
THE FIRE: VICTIMS TRAPPED
Up to 100 people were at the electronic music party at the warehouse — known as the “Ghost Ship” — when the fire started on the first floor.