Authorities say arson investigators and other fire experts will comb through the wreckage of a deadly fire in Oakland, California, but the burn site is not considered a crime scene.
Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly says Saturday that fire investigations must start out looking at worst-case scenarios.
Authorities say they fear up to 40 people might have died in the fire at a warehouse converted into artist studios that was hosting an electronic dance party.
9 dead, dozens injured in Oakland fire
In an effort to reunite families with their loved ones, a public Google document has been made by the organizers of the event where the fire happened. Those looking for missing family and friends can also call the Alameda County Sheriff's Bureau at 510-382-3000.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a statement of condolences after a deadly fire in Oakland, Calif. left at least nine people dead.
Brown says in a statement that he and his wife, Anne, were saddened to hear about the deadly blaze.
In the statement Saturday he said: "Our thoughts are with the entire city in this difficult time and we extend our condolences to the family and friends of those lost."
Our thoughts are with the entire city in this difficult time & we extend our condolences to the family & friends of those lost #OaklandFire
— Jerry Brown (@JerryBrownGov) December 3, 2016
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf issued a separate statement calling the fire "an immense tragedy."
Rescue crews were combing through wreckage and still trying to access parts of the warehouse mid-day Saturday.
The blaze broke out about 11:30 p.m. Friday, and officials have confirmed nine deaths. They fear up to 40 more could have died. Authorities are working to verify who was in the building when the blaze broke out.
Terry Ewing says his girlfriend was at the party and is missing. He went to a sheriff's office building Saturday to await information. He says he didn't know about the party and that he learned of the fire from friends who came to his house.
The following posts are from family and friends still looking for their loved ones:
Edmond Lapine still unaccounted for. If anyone has seen him, please ask him to call his mother #oaklandfire
— Jeanie Johnson Hill (@calnini) December 3, 2016
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