You know, it just doesnt make any sense. I prepare myself for the worst. And i pray for the best. Unspeakable grief. Families and friends mourn the victims in the deadliest fire in oaklands history. Everybody that i know in the city is affected by this. We have activated the criminal Investigation Team. Tonight so many questions remain as we get our first look inside the warehouse on the very night that at least 33 people lost their lives. Indeed a city in pain. A region in mourning. Good evening. Im eric thomas. And im kristen sze. The city of oakland has officially released the names of 7 of the 33 victims of the devastating fire friday night. Cash askew was a 22yearold oakland resident. She was a member of the music group them are us too. Friends are remembering her as a talented guitarist and d. J. 32yearold brandon chase wittenauer from hayward also went which the name nex iuguolo. He was an accomplished musician and on his linkedin page described himself as a polymath artist. 26y
And rough landing. Sparks fly after planes nose gear collapses. Good monday morning to you. Im ryan smith. And im mara schiavocampo. Diane and kendis are off. We begin this morning with the grim search inside a deadly warehouse fire entering its third day. A memorial is growing in oakland where mourners have left flowers and other remembrances at the scene. The death toll now at 33. Investigators expect to find more victims. A criminal probe has now been launched in what is the deadliest fire ever in that city. There are questions about whether it could have been prevented. Lauren lyster joins us from oakland. Lauren, good morning. Reporter good morning, mara and ryan. Yeah, just about halfway down the block behind me, in the warehouse, crews are pushing forward with the search for the missing in that at that party. As you mentioned, the District Attorney launching a criminal investigation into this tragedy. This morning, firefighters pushing forward in the roundtheclock search for the
Hol hollyfield live at that scene. Amy . Natasha, they still arent inside search for victims. They say it just isnt safe. I just talked to a spokesperson who says they have crews inside right now trying to shore up the building. And theyre hoping to get search crews back in there very soon. The morning started off with the news that they couldnt search overnight, and more bad news about fatalities. Since our last update we have located and recovered 36 victims. Of the 36, 11 have been positively identified. Reporter officials went on to say they still expect more victims will be found. As people continue to grieve at the site of friday nights deadly fire in oakland, for some, that grief is turning to anger. It was a death trap. Reporter shelly mack lived inside ghost ship warehouse for five months. She decided to speak out today and describe what it was like inside because she is angry this happened and says it could have been prevented. Shortly after i moved in the transformer blew. W
They give you a glimpse of who they were, how they lived, what they stood for and why they are being mourned tonight. Raj is joining us with the latest developments. Obviously as you look out there still lit up, very active scene. Indeed it is. Not just active but intense. To give you an idea of how intense it is here and how many are working an the clock, 16 to 20hour shifts from the fire crews, the investigators, local and federal agents literally nonstop since this happened on friday. We expect it to continue this way for the next 48 hours. A few minutes ago, we did receive confirmation from the local District Attorney here in Alameda County this is now officially a criminal investigation but ultimately about the lives lost here. Thats the most important thing about this tragedy thats unfolded. Lets tell you the latest and what is surrounding me right now. 31 ast at international. A steady stream of people. Across the bay area. Last night we were here, as well. It was maybe 20 to 30
Identified. As of last night, 40 of the structure has been searched. As i mentioned, there will be a trio of agencies here, oakland fire, Alameda County Sheriffs Office and oakland p. D. Working together to remove this debris. There was that work stoppage as of 10 00 p. M. Thats what well keep an eye on. Officials will be arriving any moment. We know this conference is going to happen right away. The activity at the site itself, they called off that work stoppage. Were they taking a break because of the dark conditions there . It looks like theyve been working on the exterior of the building. That main issue we are talking about where 25 are saying that fire loaded, thats where well be able to find if there is more deceased bodies there. That count started at 10 00 in the morning then jumped up to 33. Here are the officials giving us an update. Hoping to hear from the fire chief. Good morning. We are going to get started. I want to check the sound with everyone. We have a lot of equipm