Smoke inhalation killed all 36 people who perished in a December fire at an Oakland warehouse, according to investigators. The causes of death were confirmed Saturday by the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau. The warehouse — known as the Ghost Ship — had an internal maze of structures, according to firefighters and former tenants, making it difficult for patrons to escape the quickly moving fire. ALSOFor Ghost Ship rescuers, a scene they can never forgetWhat caused the deadly Ghost Ship fire? Officials aren't saying, but attorneys have unexpected theoryThe Ghost Ship fire was 'a matter of benign neglect.'
Source: Los Angeles Times March 04, 2017 16:02 UTC