Crime & Safety
Chelmsford Native Confirmed Dead in Deadly Oakland Warehouse Fire
The 34-year-old Amanda (Allen) Kershaw

The Chelmsford native who was unaccounted for after a devastating weekend fire in an Oakland warehouse has been confirmed to have died in the blaze, according to multiple outlets.
Amanda Kershaw, 34, also went by Amanda Allen on her Facebook profile. She is one of the dozens to have died in the fire that ripped through the "Ghost Ship". She was confirmed missing earlier in the week; the death toll has risen as authorities have found more victims.
There were a number of Facebook posts Tuesday evening remembering Kershaw, a photographer.
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A Somerville man has also been confirmed to have died in the fire.
Top photo is Amanda's most recent Facebook profile picture.
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