OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) --
Bay Area sports teams have shown their generosity in Oakland's time of need. A fire ripped through a warehouse known as the Ghost Ship in Oakland in the early hours of Saturday. The blaze killed at least nine people and officials are still trying to pull more victims from the wreckage.The Oakland Athletics announced that they would be matching donations to the victims and families affected by the Ghost Ship warehouse fire.
THANK YOU to every Oakland A's fan for helping us support our community. We will now match to $30,000. #OaklandBoundhttps://t.co/xYHSzfb3Lz
— Oakland A's 🌳🐘⚾️ (@Athletics) December 4, 2016
Shortly after, the Silver and Black joined the effort pledging the same amount to help victims and their families during this difficult time.
The @RAIDERS are joining us in relief of the #OaklandFire and will also be matching and donating up to $30,000. https://t.co/xYHSzfb3Lz pic.twitter.com/V4HXVFaqJ6
— Oakland A's 🌳🐘⚾️ (@Athletics) December 4, 2016
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr gave a statement on the tragedy. The Warriors will be donating $50,000 for relief efforts.
Coach Kerr on the #OaklandFire: pic.twitter.com/j25XqUz8AD
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) December 4, 2016
#Warriors donating $50,000 to support those impacted by Oakland Fire. pic.twitter.com/HppT6IB1kJ
— Casey Pratt (@CaseyPrattABC7) December 4, 2016
The San Francisco Giants are urging their fans to join in the A's effort to raise funds for victims.
Our thoughts are with the #OaklandFire victims. We will support the @Athletics fund & urge everyone to donate https://t.co/BT2CQ7GliL
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) December 4, 2016
The fund set up for victims of the Ghost Ship fire has raised over $70,000 since being published on YouCaring.com earlier Saturday, nearing their $100,000 goal.
Click here to donate and help the the families of the victims.
