The arrests culminate an exhaust i investigation into last decembers deadly disaster. Almeda and harris acted knowingly and without disregard for risk. Da says Derick Almeda and max harris knowingly created a fire trap hosting events in a warehouse full of unsafe construction and electrical work. They allowed floor to ceiling storage of large quantities of highly flammable material that created a deadly and dangerous space. The building has no fire suppression, nor did it have lighted pathway pathways to get out. Trapped by smoke and flames, guests that night faced what omalley calls a nearly impossible labyrinth to get out. A concert, leaving one exit was locked. Rather get on the floor and be trampled by the parents. This was Derick Almeda shortly after the fire emotional but refusing questions about his role. Im so sorry, im incredibly sorry, what do you want me to say . I am not going to answer these questions. Almeda lived in lake county where he was arrested and booked. He said l