Kiri Luckey

Kiri Luckey: Charges possible over deadly Oakland warehouse fire, DA says


OAKLAND, Calif. – Terry Ewing was among the anxious family and friends who received confirmation Monday of what he already knew in his heart: His girlfriend was among the three dozen killed in the Oakland warehouse fire. Authorities confirmed the death of Ara Jo as the death toll rose to 36. Prosecutors also said Monday that murder charges could result from their investigation into the fire that broke out during an underground dance party at a building known as the "Ghost Ship." Alameda County Sheriff Gregory Ahern told The Associated Press he didn't believe there would be additional bodies found in what is the most lethal building fire in the U.S. in more than a decade. But he cautioned that it was "impossible to be absolutely positive" until the entire recovery effort is complete. Authorities had gone through about three-quarters of the building by Tuesday afternoon. Investigators said they believe they have located the section of the building where the fire started, but the cause remains unknown.


Analysis: This is such a tragic event. I feel so bad for the families who have lost people and for those who have lost their lives. I hope the investigators get to the bottom of how the fire started and where exactly it started. I also hope they eventually are able to identify the rest of the bodies that were in the building so their families can be notified and aware of the situation.