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Two charged over deadly Oakland Ghost Ship fire
Derick Almena and Max Harris were charged with 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter after authorities deemed their roles in hosting the December 2 2016 dance party created a fire trap with inadequate exits and dangerous conditions at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland. Prosecutors noted ongoing disputes and prior police visits, and that much evidence was destroyed, complicating the investigation.
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Oakland
Calif
Derick Almena
Max Harris
Alameda County
Nancy O’malley
O'Malley
Almena
Harris