Thirty people have been confirmed dead after a massive, three-alarm fire engulfed a warehouse hosting a concert in East Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood Friday night, according to the Associated Press. The building, which had been converted for artist exhibits and parties, has been previously investigated by city officials due to complaints of blight and illegal internal structures built inside.
   
 
News Alert Sun., Dec. 04, 2016 3:43 p.m.
 
 
Death toll in Oakland warehouse fire rises to 30, California officials say
Thirty people have been confirmed dead after a massive, three-alarm fire engulfed a warehouse hosting a concert in East Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood Friday night, according to the Associated Press. The building, which had been converted for artist exhibits and parties, has been previously investigated by city officials due to complaints of blight and illegal internal structures built inside.
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