Low-interest federal disaster loans available following Oakland warehouse fire

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Thursday, February 2, 2017
A pair of Oakland fire officials walk past the remains of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
A pair of Oakland fire officials walk past the remains of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Businesses and homeowners who suffered losses during Oakland's deadly Ghost Ship warehouse fire are now eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans.

The Small Business Administration declared the area a disaster zone on Thursday, making those loans available.

Businesses and nonprofits can borrow up to $2 million. Homeowners can borrow up to $200,000 to replace damaged real estate.

Applicants may apply online using SBA's secure website here.

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