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Weekly San Diego Sports Preview

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Here is what’s going on in San Diego sports for the week of December fifth to the eleventh.

GULLS: The Gulls host the Bakersfield Condors Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Valley View Casino Center before heading to San Jose to play the Barracuda Saturday and Sunday.

CHARGERS: The Bolts are back on the road this week. Sunday they face the Panther in Carolina, kickoff is 10 a.m.

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO TOREROS:

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Wednesday at Arizona 6 p.m. and Saturday vs. Nevada 2 p.m. at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Wednesday vs. Cal State Fullerton 7 p.m. and Sunday vs. UC Santa Barbara 5 p.m. both at the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY AZTECS:

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Wednesday at Grand Canyon and Saturday vs. Arizona State 4 p.m. at Viejas Arena.

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Friday vs. Michigan 12 p.m. and Sunday vs. UC Santa Barbara 2 p.m. both at Viejas Arena.

POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY SEA LIONS:

-WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Saturday at Concordia 5:30 p.m.

-MEN’S BASKETBALL: Saturday at Concordia 7:30 p.m.



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Parachute Collapses, Man Falls 100 Feet: SDFD

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A man whose parachute collapsed near Carmel Valley fell 100 feet, San Diego Fire-Rescue (SDFD) officials said. 

The incident happened at approximately 3 p.m. Sunday near Black Mountain Road and Carmel Valley Road, about a quarter of a mile up a dirt road, fire officials said. 

Crews on scene found the injured victim with a hip injury and left elbow injury. 

The 29-year-old patient is alert. 

No other information was immediately available.



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Hit-and-Run Driver Strikes 2 Pedestrians at San Marcos Home Depot

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An SUV hit a 65-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man walking in The Home Depot parking lot in the 500 block of San Marcos Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. Saturday before fleeing the scene, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.

San Marcos Paramedics treated both victims at the scene and later transported the woman to the hospital for additional treatment and observation.

The man sustained minor cuts and pain in his legs. The female victim has severe head trauma with bleeding on the brain, bilateral pelvic fractures and cuts to her upper torso. She was admitted for serious but not life threatening injuries.

It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this collision.

The San Marcos Traffic Division is conducting the investigation.

A witness who saw the collision described the suspect as a darker-skinned young man wearing dark clothing. He left eastbound from the parking lot.

The suspect's SUV is described as a late model white Ford Explorer/Expedition.



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Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck Bicyclist

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A hit-and-run driver struck a bicyclist at the corner of Balboa and Moraga just north of Mission Bay Park, according to San Diego police.

The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, and officers are still looking for the driver of a white sedan, possibly a Nissan, who fled the scene.

Motorcyclist Killed in Wrong-Way Crash With DUI Suspect ID'd

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A motorcyclist hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 5 in San Ysidro Saturday morning has been identified. 

The CHP said the DUI suspect, in a Mazda 3, was driving northbound in the southbound I-5 lanes north of Dairy Mart Road.

The motorcyclist, identified as 27-year-old Daniel Ivan Reyes of Tijuana by the Medical Examiner's office, was traveling the right way. The Mazda collided head-on into the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist died at the scene.

Officials said the impact of the crash caused the Mazda to spin out on the freeway. Soon after that, a Dodge pickup truck approached the area and clipped the Mazda. There were three people inside the truck; the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. The passengers were not hurt.

The DUI suspect was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He will be arrested on suspicion of DUI, officials said. No one else was inside the Mazda.

Southbound I-5 was immediately blocked off to traffic following the deadly crash. At around 7 a.m., one lane was reopened. Officials were working to tow the Mazda and clean up the roadway.

No further details were released, including the name of the suspect.



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1 Injured, Residents Displaced in Encinitas Condo Fire

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Residents were evacuated from two condos in the 200 block of Cottage Grove Lane in Encinitas Sunday afternoon, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.

It is unclear how the fire started, but it broke out in one condo and spread to a second unit, officials said. 

"Me and my dad went out to the garage and we just saw a bunch of flames," neighbor Ethan Bouche tells NBC 7.

One woman who lives in the house was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries from the fire.

"The whole neighborhood was pretty worried. We all came out to see whats going on," resident Kori Rea says.

Other residents have been displaced and will stay with friends for the night. 

Some residents are without electricity, and San Diego Gas &Electric is en route to restore power. 

No other information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this breaking news story. 



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Oakland Warehouse Fire Victim From Coronado: Officials

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One of the victims positively identified in a warehouse fire in Oakland that killed 33 people was from Coronado, according to officials.

Nick Gomez-Hall, 25, was identified Sunday evening.

Friends of Gomez-Hall paid tribute to him on Facebook, calling him an “incredible gift,” “creative soul” and saying prayers for his family.

Other identified victims’ names include:

  • Cash Askew, 22, Oakland, Calif.
  • David Clines, 35, Oakland, Calif.
  • Sara Hoda, 30, Walnut Creek, Calif.
  • Travis Hough, 35, Oakland, Calif.
  • Donna Kellogg, 32, Oakland, Calif.
  • Brandon Chase Wittenauer, 32, Hayward, Calif.

Many have not yet been identified, and officials say they expect the death toll to rise.

The victims were attending an electronic music festival inside the warehouse when it went up in flames Friday night.

Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said there was no evidence of smoke alarms or sprinklers at the now-destroyed building. Further, its charred roof collapsed onto the second floor, which in places plunged onto the first floor.

Check back for updates on this breaking story. 

Exclusive: Robbie Keane Opens Up to NBC7

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International soccer star Robbie Keane took time out from deciding the next step in his career to meet with fans in San Diego and NBC7 got exclusive access.

Keane spent Saturday afternoon at the Soccerloco store in Carlsbad thanking fans for their support during his five-year stint with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Galaxy. In November he announced he would be leaving the Galaxy when his contract expired at the end of the year. With L.A. he was the league and MLS Cup MVP in 2014, four time best XI selection, and helped lead the team to three MLS Cups.

The event was sponsored by athletic apparel company G-Form who Keane is a spokesman for. When asked why he chose this particular company to team up with, the 36-year old Ireland native said his seven-year old son was part of the reason.

“The last thing certainly we want, G-Form and myself as a father also, is to see any kids getting injured. That’s the main priority.” said Keane.

Some of those kids Keane is looking out for lined up for hours waiting to meet their hero. When asked how it felt to have fans wait just to shake his hand and get his autograph, the former Irish National Team captain got emotional.

“I watched players from the past and I used to be the same going up and getting autographs and getting pictures with people. So I actually really enjoy it, I’ve always enjoyed it. I’ve done a lot of these over the years and it’s always nice to see the kids. And if I can put a smile on a kids face for a few seconds or get a photograph or give an autograph, you know I’m very, very honored and proud to do that for them.” said Keane.

When he isn’t making kids dreams come true in San Diego, Keane’s contemplating his future.

When asked if he had any idea where his career would take him next, he said he’s going to take his time listening to offers from around the world but hopes to make a decision soon.

Whether he’s staying in the MLS, going to Australia, China, Qatar or another place to play, Keane is already a legend in the soccer world and is happy with what he’s accomplished.

“I think maybe in ten-years time I’ll look back and say, “You know, for a lad from Dublin, you did okay. So it’s been a great career so far, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and I’ve certainly enjoyed my time.”



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Construction Underway on Section of Bayshore Bikeway

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Construction is starting on a new segment of the Bayshore Bikeway in National City, with the goal of easing congestion and making the streets safer for cyclists and drivers.

“I'm a longtime South Bay person,” cyclist Mary Elliot tells NBC 7. “I used to ride my bike as a child to Imperial Beach when there wasn't so much traffic. I think this new infrastructure is going to help the next generation to be able to do that.”

The new segment will start at the border between San Diego and National City and end at the National City marina, 2.25 miles later. It will eventually be part of a 24-mile bikeway that will loop around San Diego Bay.

The new section of the bikeway is expected to cost $1.7 million and will be funded by tax payer money.

“You want to have your bicycles and your cars separated to make you feel safer,” Hillcrest resident Hazelruth Adams says. “So when you see the city investing in things like bike lanes and you see support, it makes it more likely for people to ride their bicycles.”

The money for the project is part of the half cent Transnet tax that all San Diego county residents pay. The Transnet tax also pays for highway projects and mass transit.

“If we can get some people leaving their car at home and on their bikes, then that's going to be less congestion, less pollution, greenhouse gasses, all those benefits. And it also creates a healthier population,” Stephan Vance, Senior Regional Planner, SANDAG, says.

Construction on the new section of the bikeway is expected to be finished next summer.



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Twitter Account of 7-Year-Old Syrian Girl Disappears

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Fatemah Al-Abed's final message to her Twitter followers Sunday was harrowing and heartbreaking.

"We are sure the army is capturing us now. We will see each other another day dear world. Bye. — Fatemah."

Shortly after the post, her Twitter account disappeared, NBC News reporters.

Al-Abed's dispatches from inside Eastern Aleppo have shocked and captivated readers around the world since she began tweeting from the account on behalf of her 7-year-old daughter, Bana, in September.



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14th Death Confirmed in Tenn. Fires

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An 81-year-old woman was confirmed to have died in eastern Tennessee's devastating wildfires, raising the death toll to 14, authorities said Sunday, NBC News reported. 

Elaine Brown sustained a "medical event" that led to a multi-vehicle accident while she was fleeing the fires in Sevier County in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the joint federal-state-local incident management team said Sunday night.

More than 700 firefighters from almost two dozen fire crews remain in eastern Tennessee battling the Chimney Tops 2 fire and several smaller wildfires it helped spark, fire commanders said Sunday night. In addition to the 14 people who have died, 134 others have been treated at hospitals, they said. 

The human-caused main fire was at 17,006 acres and was 42 percent contained Sunday night, authorities said. It's expected to continue smoldering overnight before rain forecast for Monday helps to slow its spread.



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Bussin' Blankets to Baja: Man Helps Haitian Refugees in MX

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An Encinitas man is rallying the community to gather donations for Haitian refugees who are living in camps in Tijuana.

Orthodontist Torin Chenard is preparing for his third trip to take donations of food and blankets to one of the shelters at a Tijuana church, as part of a blanket and food drive he calls “Bussin’ Blankets to Baja.”  He delivers the donations in his VW bus.

“The response was just amazing,” Dr. Chenard told NBC7. “Our patients went to Costco they went to Walmart they bought new blankets. The kids have got really involved in it.

He says he’s already delivered 26 large bags filled with hundreds of donated blankets and sheets, as well as food.

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“They say they really want rice, beans cooking oil and sardines and I think those are just the things they can prepare easily in a big pot," Dr. Chenard said.

In the last year, thousands of Haitian refugees have entered the U.S. through Southern California border crossings. Many of those refugees have ended up in Tijuana.

According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as 2016 comes to an end, there is still a steady stream of people arriving and the centers to hold and process the refugees are operating beyond capacity.

Dr. Chenard said the refugees are in great need of clothing, but because of customs regulations he has not been able to take clothes across the border.

A monetary donation from other dentists did allow him to purchase dozens of shoes for the refugees on his second visit.

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"As the guys are trying on their shoes,” he added. “I saw lots of really scuffed up and scarred legs and I know they've been through a lot just to get here." 

On his next trip, he plans to take tent repair kits he purchased to help fix their tents, which he said are falling apart.

"As long as people keep bringing things I'll keep I'll keep getting it there," Dr. Chenard said.

If you would like to contribute to the Bussin’ Blankets to Baja drive, you can find information at the Encinitas Orthodontics Facebook page.



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Man Shot in Head on State Route 94 Dies: SDPD

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A man shot in the head on State Route 94 late Saturday night has died, San Diego Police (SDPD) said. 

The shooting reportedly happened at approximately 11:35 p.m. Saturday when police received called for shots fired on State Route 94, on the north shoulder near Euclid Avenue in San Diego's Chollas Creek neighborhood.

A man was lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound to his upper torso, officers found when they arrived on scene. He was brain dead as soon as he was shot, police said. He was pronounced dead at this hospital. 

San Diego Police Homicide detectives are investigating the incident. Police said there was some sort of altercation near the side of the freeway, and that is when the man was shot. 

The SR-94 westbound ramp from 4800 A Street will be closed for a portion of time as the incident is under investigation. 

Police have identified the victim and his identity will be released when the family has been notified. 

No other information was immediately available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (619) 531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.



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2 Injured After Leak Sparks Flash Fire Inside Business

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Two people were injured, one of which suffered bad burns to his body, after hydraulic fluid sparked a large flash fire at a business in El Cajon. 

The fire broke out shortly before noon on the 800 block of W Bradley Avenue in El Cajon, Heartland Fire officials said. 

When the fire started, it happened inside the plant next to a piece of equipment, which quickly started to burn. It is unclear how the hydraulic leak caused the fire, officials said. 

Heartland Fire officials said they quickly quelled the fire. However, a plume of black smoke could be seen rising from the fire behind Cowles Mountain. 

One victim suffered smoke inhalation and a second suffered bad burns, though officials do not have word on the extent of his injuries. 

HAZMAT crews responded to the scene as well. SDG&E officials turned off the gas. 

No other information was immediately available.



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Chargers Lose Game, Playoff Hopes

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That will just about do it.

The Chargers lost to the Buccaneers 28-21 on Sunday afternoon at Qualcomm Stadium, dropping the Bolts to 5-7 on the season and effectively killing their already slim playoff hopes. As was the case with all their other losses this season, San Diego had opportunities to win but squandered far too many.

The Chargers got the ball first and immediately took the lead. Philip Rivers hit Dontrelle Inman for a 35-yard touchdown and just four minutes in to the game it was 7-0 San Diego.

They had a chance to pump that lead up to double digits after Casey Hayward picked off a Jameis Winston pass. It was Hayward's league-leading 7th interception of the season and gave San Diego the ball near midfield.

The Bolts moved the ball 14 yards and Josh Lambo missed badly on a 53-yard field goal so the turnover yielded no points. As it turned out the ability to take advantage of mistakes was a major part of this game.

Tampa Bay took the second chance and put together a TD drive. Running back Doug Martin made a tremendous second effort to score from the 2-yard-line and tie it 7-7, starting the seesaw bouncing.

On their next possession the Bolts went 75 yards in 11 plays, a drive that ended with a Melvin Gordon 2-yard TD run and a 14-7 halftime lead.

In the 3rd quarter the mistakes started piling up for the Chargers. The Bucs kicked a field goal to make it a 14-10 game and then Rivers tried to hit Tyrell Williams but the ball was batted in to the air and intercepted by Lavonte David, who took it back 15 yards for a touchdown and a 17-14 Tampa Bay lead.

In the 4th quarter the Chargers temporarily took the lead back after Rivers found Williams for a 40-yard touchdown toss. That gave San Diego a 21-17 lead but it was the last good thing the Chargers did.

There Bucs scored 11 unanswered points. Winston hit Cameron Brate for a 12-yard touchdown, then Mike Evans to convert the 2-point try and the Bucs had a 28-21 lead. For a moment it looked like the Bolts would be able to tie it up again.

They drove in to Bucs territory but then Rivers underthrew Inman and Keith Tandy picked it off in the end zone, ending the Chargers final threat.

The Bolts head to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.



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33 Killed, Death Toll Expected to Climb After Oakland Fire

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Thirty-three people were confirmed dead Sunday after a horrific Oakland warehouse blaze that has since been deemed one of the country’s deadliest structure fires, sheriff's officials said.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced at a news conference Sunday that the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has launched a criminal investigation into to the fire at the converted warehouse on 31st Avenue.

Meanwhile, firefighters continued to maneuver through the wrecked "Ghost Ship," where an unknown amount of people were attending a Friday night electronic music festival.

Any potential criminal investigation must be officially implemented by the Alameda County district attorney, and Schaaf confirmed that a representative from that office is at the scene of the blaze and "engaged in the recovery effort."

"What I am doing is getting a team of city employees to gather every piece of evidence," she said.

A Facebook event page indicates that the fire sparked during a Golden Donna show — promoted by Los Angeles-based dance label 100% Silk — at the warehouse at 1315 31st Avenue. 

Crews, who arrived on scene Friday night within 3 minutes, have so far only been able to search about 35 to 40 percent of the building, sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly said Sunday. Schaaf added that crews continue to piece through the rubble around the clock.

"We are working as fast as we can," she said.

Victims range in age from as young as 17 years old to people in their 30s, but that scope could shift as the rest of the wreckage is peeled back, Kelly said.

"It's very unfortunate that we have to tell you that we have 17-year-old victims," Kelly said.

Among the dead include an Alameda County Sheriff's deputy's son and people visiting from countries across the globe such as Europe and Asia, Kelly said.

Sheriff's officials plan to begin releasing the names of victims Sunday after notifying the families. A total of seven people have been positively identified as of Sunday afternoon, according to Kelly. Kelly added that officials have been able to identify victims after comparing fingerprints or locating personal identifiers such as material found in wallets or purses.

"We're doing the identifications as fast as we can," Kelly said. "The sooner we can get those identifications done, the sooner we can meet with the families, offer counseling and begin to move forward from that. We want to get everybody identified as quickly as possible, however it's a very cumbersome process."

Among the missing include community members associated with UC Berkeley, the school confirmed Sunday. Meanwhile, "several dozen" people who were initially reported missing have been located and reunited with their families, he said. 

Capt. Melanie Ditzenberger with the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau reiterated that the families of people who are still missing to "preserve sources of DNA," including combsand toothbrushes, to "prevent future delays" in the identification process. She also asked that such items be stored in clean paper sacks, but not sent to the coroner's bureau. Officials will ask for them, if needed.

"It's a terrible thing to have to say that, to have to come out here and do that, but that's what we're left to deal with here," Kelly said.

Officials suspect that artists were living illegally in the structure, although it was permitted for use only as a warehouse. Mark Hoffman, operations chief at the Oakland Fire Department, described the building as a "labyrinth," cluttered with woodworkers, sculptors, painters and more.

"I think it really hits this community because there are a lot of warehouses," resident Fallon Burner said. "I live in a warehouse that’s very similar to this one. ... And that leads to things not being fire coded and stuff like this happening."

Oakland property records indicate the warehouse is owned by the Chor N. Ng trust, and multiple complaints have been filed against the owner. A family member speaking on behalf of Ng said they were "trying to figure out what happened just like everyone else" and were "sorry to hear of [the tragedy] and those injured and killed."

Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said there was no evidence of smoke alarms or sprinklers at the now-destroyed building. Further, its charred roof collapsed onto the second floor, which in places plunged onto the first floor. 

When she tried to enter the building, Reed said she was "just able to get in about 10 feet." Kelly agreed that it has proven "tricky" to move around in the building because of debris, downed beams, a collapsed roof and leaking water.

The inferno reduced the building to a smoldering skeleton, and Kelly said weakened walls further complicated and delayed the recovery and identification process. Fire crews were forced to withdraw from the unstable structure Saturday because it needed to be shored up.

Officials brought in heavy equipment, including cranes, dump trucks, excavators and bulldozers, to create a safe path into the building. They flooded the building with light while crews worked carefully so bodies weren't scooped up with debris, Kelly said.

Melinda Drayton, a battalion chief with the Oakland Fire Department, said she took up her post around 9 p.m. Saturday and oversaw recovery efforts for 12 hours.

Crews "breached the left side of the warehouse building" so firefighters and Alameda County sheriff's officials could move debris "literally bucket by bucket" from the ravaged structure to a vacant lot next door," Drayton said.

Firefighters dressed in "coveralls" used "buckets and shovels" to clear the scene in a "methodical, thoughtful, mindful and compassionate way," according to Drayton.

When Drayton entered the building, she said she noted a "somber approach" to the difficult work being done.

"It was quiet. It was heartbreaking," she said, choking up.

Kelly echoed the same sentiment.

"This is very hard work and it's very slow and it's definitely taken a toll on first responders here," he said.

Of the bodies recovered, one was found within a few feet of the breached wall, three were on the east side of the building, four lay at the center — where large and treacherous timber rafters had also landed — and within 10 feet of them were six more, according to Drayton. 

Although it was a "phenomenal feat" to comb through one-fifth of the warehouse overnight, firefighters still have a ways to go, Drayton said.

"This will be a long and arduous process, but we want to make sure that we are respecting the victims, their families and our firefighters' safety," Drayton said.

In the meantime, Oakland police spokeswoman Johnna Watson said officers have conducted an areawide search, noting license plate numbers of cars that victims may have driven to the warehouse. They are now trying to match cars with registered owners to aid in the identification process. 

It may take "considerable" time before all the victims are found and identified, according to Kelly. He added that officials are investigating the warehouse "around the clock" and will be there for "days and days to come."

"It appears that people either made it out or didn’t make it out," he said. "There’s not a lot of other injuries that have been reported to us at this time."

Drayton, who has spent 19 years with the city's fire department, said, "This is the most deadly fire in Oakland Fire’s history that I’m aware of." The 1991 Oakland Hills fire killed 25 people. "It is tragic to watch so many people perish from a fire fatality in front of your eyes and have to be stoic in your job, be professional in your actions, and make sure we’re honoring the victims and their families to bring them safely out of the building," Drayton added.

In the hours after the fire, the Bay Area community roared back with support for people affected by the fire. Elected officials, including Schaaf and Gov. Jerry Brown, offered their condolences; groups organized vigils; the A's and Raiders made donations; and Facebook rolled out its Safety Check so people could inform family and friends about their condition. 

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office and American Red Cross also set up a family assistance center at 2425 E. 12th St. People called 510-382-3000 for help.

According to Kelly, the center proved to be a great resource for people frantically searching for their loved ones.

"We have contacted every family member. We have sat down with them. We have talked to them. We have cried with them. We have spent hours and hours with them," Kelly said. However, that wouldn't have been possible without support from chaplins, city workers, Red Cross officials and others.

"The offers of assistance have been amazing," he said.

Separately, an arson task force is investigating the cause of the fire, but there’s no reason to suspect arson at this time, officials said. 

"It’s still under investigation," Drayton said. "We don’t believe we’ve even gotten close to the point of origin of the fire."

NBC Bay Area's Jodi Hernandez and Elyce Kirchner contributed to this report.


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Live, Practice Aerial Bomb Driven to Fire Station

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A man drove a live, practice aerial bomb he found behind a motor home to a San Diego-area fire station, prompting a lengthy response from Bomb Squad investigators. 

The person discovered the device in a heavy gym bag behind a nearby motor home at approximately 11:30 a.m. Sunday, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue (SDFD) Captain Joe Amadour. 

Amadour said the man got scared and called his girlfriend, and then decided to bring it to Fire Station 23, located at 2190 Comstock Street in San Diego's Linda Vista neighborhood. 

On his drive, he called 911 and told them he was bringing the device to the station. 

Firefighters were waiting for the man when he arrived at the station, Amadour said. 

He got out of the car with the duffel bag. Firefighters told him to put them item down, but the man was scared the bomb would go off, Amadour said. He eventually went back to his car. 

Amadour said Bomb Squad investigators responded and asessed the device. They determined it was a five-pound live, practice aerial with a small spotting charge, meaning it could have gone off. 

The device was collected by the Bomb Squad. 

Amadour said the issue was resolved and all unites were cleared. 

No other information was immediately available.



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SDPD Investigates North Park Shooting

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San Diego Police were called to the area near Landis and Herman early Monday for the report of a shooting. As NBC 7's Astrid Solorzano reports, the victim's wound appears to be self-inflicted.

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Dakota Access Pipeline Halted After Months Of Protest

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A months-long standoff between the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Standing Rock Sioux tribe ended Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 after the Army Corps of Engineers declined to grant the permit to extend the pipeline beneath Lake Oahe in North Dakota.
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