Support Pours in for Oakland Fire Victims: How You Can Help

OAKLAND, CA -- As crews search for dozens of people feared lost in the Oakland warehouse fire that has claimed at least nine lives, the community is rallying to help the victims and their loved ones through the tragedy.

Little is yet known about those killed or missing in the tragedy. Flames tore through a warehouse known as the "Ghost Ship," during an electronic music dance party Friday hosted by the Los Angeles Record label, 100 % Silk. The fast moving fire trapped dozens, leaving friends and family members frantically trying to find each other Saturday.

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Support is pouring in from all corners while the community watches helplessly as the expected death toll rises. The Oakland Athletics offered to match $20,000 in donations for the victims. The sum was reached so quickly that the A's raised it to $30,000.

“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Oakland Fire. We will work together to heal our community,” the team wrote in a statement Saturday."

Two YouCaring pages have been established to accept donations for the fire victims and family members suffering today. The Oakland A's created the "Oakland Fire Relief" page where the team will match donations. Additionally, the nonprofit Gray Area Foundation for the Arts has established the "Fire Relief Fund for Victims of Ghostship Oakland Fire," which had garnered more than $25,000 in donations by 2 p.m. Saturday.

Gov. Jerry Brown also sent words of support.

“Our thoughts are with the entire city in this difficult time & we extend our condolences to the family & friends of those lost,” tweeted the governor.

The record label that hosted the party described the community as a tight knit arts community.

“What happened in Oakland is an unbelievable tragedy, a nightmare scenario,” the company wrote on facebook. “Britt and I are beside ourselves, utterly devastated. We are a very tight community of artists and we are all praying, sending love and condolences to everyone involved and their families.”

Support for the community continues to pour in on social media.

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