All Oakland Ghost Ship fire victims died from smoke inhalation

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Saturday, March 4, 2017
Firefighters stand outside the Ghost Ship Warehouse in Oakland, Calif. on Feb. 15, 2017.
Firefighters stand outside the Ghost Ship Warehouse in Oakland, Calif. on Feb. 15, 2017.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Smoke inhalation caused the deaths of all 36 victims in the Ghost Ship Fire in Oakland.



The Alameda County Medical Examiner says burns or other injuries did not play a role in their deaths last year.



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The victims were unable to get out of the burning warehouse with several illegal living spaces inside during a party.



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This photo of the Ghost Ship art collective warehouse in Oakland, Calif. was posted on its website.
Photo by www.OaklandGhostShip.com


Investigators have still not announced what caused the fire or any potential criminal charges.



If you are trying to locate a loved one, or need information call 510-382-3000.



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