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Oakland fire: Casualties at California club Oakland fire: Nine die during California club night
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Police in California say there are an unknown number of casualties in a fire at a club night near San Francisco. At least nine people have died in a fire during a club night near San Francisco, authorities say.
The fire started shortly after 23:30 local time on Friday (07:30 GMT Saturday) in Oakland. The fire started at 23:30 local time on Friday (07:30 GMT Saturday) in Oakland, police told the BBC.
A spokesman for the city's police department told the BBC there were casualties.
The venue was hosting a concert by electronic group Golden Donna. The event's Facebook page indicates a number of people are missing.The venue was hosting a concert by electronic group Golden Donna. The event's Facebook page indicates a number of people are missing.
Oakland broadcaster KTVU said that about 50 people were inside the building, that housed artists in studios. Local broadcasters said some 13 other people were missing. The KTVU network said about 50 people were inside.
The building housed artists in studios, it said. It did not appear to be a formal concert venue.
Videos posted on social media by the fire department showed a large fire burning through the roof of the building. Three fire engines were called out.Videos posted on social media by the fire department showed a large fire burning through the roof of the building. Three fire engines were called out.
Oakland's fire department was unavailable for comment.