Getting eviction notices. [ inaudible question ] the issue of housing safety is also an issue of safety that were very concerned about, and thats also an issue that worries me personally greatly and that is the type of issue that we are going to be addressing as we survey all of the issues that this tragedy has really brought to light. I want to leave time for you to ask questions of atf and i want to be respectful of their time and leave time to ask questions because a lot of these are particularly of city staff that we have available amend im now going to introduce special agent in charge jill snider who can talk to you a little bit more about what is going on at the scene. Hello. Theres a lot of microphones up here. I just want to clarify some things and give you some facts and conclusions that have some from the scene, although we dont have a very definitive cause in origin at this time. This morning i walked the scene with our fire experts and they provide me with some information that i want to share with you. The subject Matter Experts and these are the facts as we know them from the subject Matter Experts which are certified fire investigators and electrical engineers and are fire engineers. Theres evidence that the fire alarm system or Fire Suppression system was installed in the building. By all accounts the fire started on the first floor. There were two internal stairwells from the second floor that led to the first floor. Neither of these stairwells led to an exit from the building and smoke traveled up the stairwells trapping the occupants on the second floor. There was rapid progression of the fire and an initial witness interviews have indicated that the fire was well developed by the time the second floor occupants learned about it. This is the highest number of fire fatalities in 13 years in this country. The last fire with this many fatalities was in 2003. That was the station nightclub in rhode island. Theres been misinformation circulating this a refrigerator was the cause of the fire. This is inaccurate. Please, stop saying it. The fruj tore is still being examined but has not been determined to be the cause of the fire. Were looking at every possible ignition source thats in the building. Very no time line for clues, and were going do a thorough job and we owe that to the families of the victims and we owe that to the community to have Accurate Information when we make the clumpingts atf experts will be on the scene possibly several more days examining physicl evidence. Analysis and the data in interviews will take several weeks and even if you give this back to the owner the investigation will still be continuing. Atf is in a support role with the Oakland Fire Department working and in hand with them and will work closely with them to give the public the most accurate report of what happened there. I asked the immediate to please not perpetuate false conclusions or report origin, cause and determinations prematurely. This does nothing for our investigations nor does it gift victims families or community any solace or answers. Please let us complete our investigation. I ashour you that at the time that we have a determination we will let you know. Thank you. Do you have any questions . [inaudible question ]. I spoke to the investigators this morning about the rain and they have not indicated to me that it will impact the investigation. The digging part of the scene is done so now they are in the analysis part. Laura . The information about the refrigerator came from the sheriff and it was repeat bid several members of the sheriffs department. Its not like that came out of nowhere. Can you explain that . I cant speak to the sheriff. The the atf has consistently and for five hours yesterday i was telling all of you that the refrigerator as an Electrical Appliance is in consideration and has not been determined to be the cause of the fire. The sheriff never said it was. He just said it was being looked at. That is correct, yes, yes. Everything that could be a possible source of ignition that is in the ignition is being locked at. Is there any indication at all of fire play, arson . There is no evidence at this time of arson. Bill. Are there any accelerants in the building that may have led the fire to spread quite rapidly . Ive not been made aware of any. You describe the electrical scene in there and the Electrical Work on its own, is there any indication there was Electrical Work done . Not at this point. The electrical guess, one was other yesterday and the other one just got here morning so were working through all of it so we veal more of a report when were done with the analysis. I dont want to speak to the electrical without engineers tell me definitively what they are seeing. Thank guys. Are we going to reset a little bit for conversation that were going to make. I want to give media, i know its 4 00, who need to leave and were going to let them sit and comfortable for everyone involved. You can get your microphones, exactly. Weve been watching the News Conference on the oakland fire at oaklands Emergency Operations center, getting the latest information. Theres some information that we just learned. Theres still one family that hasnt been notified that they have lost a loved one, but mayor libby schaaf was saying essentially the recovery was finished at this point and the atf will be there for several more days and the investigation will take several more weeks as they have to analyze everything. Theres a lot of factual information if you joined us late to go over here and at times this 20minute briefing was a bit uncomfortable as reporters grilled oakland mayor libby schaaf about essentially the citys responsibility whatever it is in terms of trying to make sure that billing code are followed, and she announced the formation of a task force with three objectives. One would be to get some National Advisers on Fire Protection involved that would enhance building safety Going Forward as well as event safety and streamlining the process for handling complaints which apparently can be improved significantly. Also clarifying reports of dangerous conditions and, again, trying to make the process more workable because clearly a lot of people in the past knew about the situation with respect to this building and for whatever reason understaffing is probably a big part of it. They didnt get anything done to avoid the situation and finally helping artists because there owes been an outcry from that community afraid that there may be a number of other well, were sure there are a number of other wear houses, facilities where artists are gathered together, where there may be unsafe condition an rents are hoy and we know whats happening in the bay area to try to preserve their work spaces in their conditions while ensuring they have safe placed to do their work. Exactly, and well bring you all the different details throughout this News Conference and on our website and app. As i mentioned, up family still hasnt been notified that they loved a loved ups. They repleased the name ofofto you more victims. Mccafferty was also from owning land and worked at prestige music group. Billy dixon was a native of the cleveland area. 4yearold Amanda Kershaw lived in San Francisco and was described as an avid photographer and events promoter. Hana ruax lived with her boyfriend and they had twin caughters and Denalda Nicole renae was 29 and lived in the grant theyder. Alex vega loved work on cars. Were told he died in the arms of his girlfriend, 20yearold mikayla gregory. He also loved the arts from urban graffiti and painting to electronic music. Now five people who used to attend cal or were current students were also among dead. Abc 7 News ReporterElissa Harrington spoke with them on campus today or spoke with others on campus and joins us live now with a look back at what made these people so special. Reporter theres so many people touched by this tragedy and now we know it extends here to uc berkeley. There are counselors on campus. There will be a vigil tomorrow at noon at zeller and people are collecting cards that they can send to family members. Uc berkeley just released a statement offering prayers and cole constolenses saying they will all stand together and will get through this. Two uc berkeley undergrad, Vanessa Plotkin and Jennifer Morris and two recent alumni, clifd clyne and one campus volume fear chelsea faith dolan. Its a huge tragedy for the entire area. Well be leaning on each other in the coming days to support each other and to support the families. Plotkin and morris were roommates and had attended the Ghost Ship Party together and both were juniors and volunteers at kalx, the campus radio stakes. Morris from foster city was minimum wage oregon in media studies. The Department Released a statement. Jenny was a wonderfullly bright and thoughtful young woman who came to the study of media at cal in order to better understand the world around here. Clyne majored in cognitive science and madden also graduated with degrees in philosophy and slavic language. He was so passionate about the arts he started work being here at caliper formances when he was just a director. Chelsea was a volunteer deejay for almost four years and they feel the loss of her personality and jen rous art. Elissa harrington, abc 1 news. For more information on the victims go to abc7news. Com and share this badge or look through the Photo Gallery that weave put together honoring the victims. Today there was as clash between a long tim ocalan restaurant and the subject was called code enforcement. Supposed to be aa. Reporter yes. That Restaurant Owner just across the street from me. 23 years in business says she spoke out today because she was worried about long lines of young people trying to get into the second floor of this Art Collective behind me and it worried her and in the end it all turned no a big argument. I told you that this meeting was is on thing with you. You did it work. Okay. But you cant tell me what i did right or wrong. My friends died. I can tell you whatever i did. And i sympathize with that. You are hurting us. This is hurting us. Okay. Im sorry. Homeless advocate dorothy king owns Everton Jones barbecue, a fixture in oakland. Next door to the restaurant on the second floor theres an art and entertainment venue called the salt flick. People fear it could become another ghost ship after the fire and seeing people in line to go there she decided to speak out. Artists interjektd at the press conference. There are two walkways where can you exit. Theres also a fire escape which reporters might have in the is at the front of the building. And the fire fear eviction and king want to put pressure on the city to find affordable housing. I love the Artist Community and the Property Owner is at the end of the day responsible to make sure that all those individual enjoying themselves living there and are safe and the Property Owner has to be responsible for all the codes necessary. In the end, both sides agree to meet at the restaurant again, this time with city officials, to hammer out a sloigs. You can certainly kneel the frustration. One tribute will be held at k7 and two benuri rite and one sta st life. You never really know whats coming. Life just. Happens. Just when you think you know where its going, sfx ambulance sirens it takes you someplace else. And thats why covered california is here. To help californians who need Health Insurance get it. So youll be ready next time life happens. Because its more than just health care. Its life care. The cold temperatures are a reminder of how difficult life can be for most homeless people. Tonight in San Francisco about 1,800 people got food and the services they need including items to keep them warm. Abc 7 News Reporter lieian melendez with more on the story. Lyanne . I can tell you in just five minutes waiting to talk to you in the studio it got really cold out here so you can imagine what life on the street can be for many of these homeless people. Now, todays event focused on offering the kind of services that many of us perhaps take for granted. Close to 18 lunn people waited in line to get needed services. The hole location, San Franciscos bill graham civic auditorium. They offer a lot of things here that otherwise you really wouldnt be able to get and if you did get them youd have to probably go to eight different places. Jordan broom was homeless for ten years. Hes now in a treatment program. Help was also able to call his mom in texas today. What did you say to your mom . Oh, that i loved her and i was doing well. The Services Provided including medical, dental and vision among others. Leo came to get new glasses. I have diabetes and good to keep my eyes checked and keep up with my help. Reporter project homeless connect puts on five of these events a year and the nonprofit also provides information on shelters and transitional housing. The food they hand out may not always be fit for a king but advice on food programs is always welcomed. We are encouraging them to try to take advantage of other Food Assistance whether through our pantries or cal fresh which is food stamps. Reporter at todays events coats and jackets were a welcome bonus and so were the knitted throes. Each one was handmade by volunteers of warmup america, a texasbased nonprofit, so we can make sure everyone whories its us leaves with a jacket or it is december and it is getting cold. Pets living on the street with their owners were also given medical attention and a chance to stay healthy. Lie yaep melendez, abc 7 news. Coming up tonight at 6 00, a closer look at a bayarea neighborhood inundated by the homeless and the frustration both inside and outside the encampments. For more information on the sfo homeless project go to abc7news. Com. City team which houses the homeless in San Francisco has been closed. A sign movement and on a youtube car the they are still passing out bag lunches to those who are in need. Cold now and the rain is back. They are expecting several days of rain. Spencer christian joining us now. Rainy pattern into the weekend and its wet out there and getting weathtterwetter. Mostly light rain and pockets of moderate rain mainly hover in the east bay from just east of oakland and into the east bay hills. Danville and into that area and southward into the higher terrain. Wet and getting wetter. Snowing in the sierras. A Winter Weather advisory in effect and until 10 00 we expect six inches of snow and above 5,000 feet. Snow levels down 2,500 feet and look out for black ice, slippery roads and chain controls and delays if youre driving in that area. Were looking at cool and wet conditions with temperatures currently in the upper 40s to right around 0. View from the rooftop camera. Its cloudy and wet and rain will intensify. Wet pattern through friday with for this current keefe is lies. A some of moderate intensity and forecast animation starting at 10 00. Well see pockets of yellow indicating areas of moderate to heavy rainfall continuing into the Early Morning commute and also into the midday hours and breaking up in the north bay and finally in the afternoon and evening hours well see it winding down a bit before the next storm comes in. Rainfall totals we project by later tonight. Up half an inch or so and most locations near or above and tomorrows highs were upper 50s and the accuweather sevenday forecast. 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