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Ǒ International Issue

Oakland’s Ghost Ship Fire

– Unforgettable Teary Event

When it comes to the Ghost Ship, people
paid attention not only for this accident but
also for another problem. Because there’s
not enough space for artists, people were
desperate for places to stay. They struggle
to accommodate the increasing demand for

affordable art spaces. Fear of losing a home
or displacing others keeps some people from
reporting possible violations. Even though
On December 2nd 2016, disastrous people know how hard it is for people to
catastrophe happened in Oakland, California. find spaces, there is no improvement and

Because some artists couldn’t afford to buy
a home, Derick Almena, the landlord of the
Ghost Ship warehouse, let artists stay there.
There was a dance party with music and it
caused an electric problem in the Oakland
performance space and group house, where
thirty-six people were killed in a fire. The
victims of the devastating fire were artists,
musicians, activists, community organizers and

other young people who came together for a
party on Friday night. Some people said that voices complaining about these problems
most people knew it was unsafe and it could especially demanding for the records and threat
have been fi ne had there been a smaller amount of a lawsuit continue. Some people made
of people. internet sites (http://extras.mercurynews.com/
However, some people say this ‘accident’ ghostship/) where people can see their pictures,
was suspicious. There is no record of names, and letters to remember the victims.

inspecting the place for safety for more than 10
years. Authorities say the search of the records References :
is still ongoing. However, no records have been http://edition.cnn.com/2016/12/05/us/california-oakland-
fire-ghost-ship-warehouse/
released showing whether those employees
reported the building to fi re inspectors, leaving Lee, Jihyeon (1-10)
many unanswered questions as to whether iou0409@nate.com
warning signs were missed before the tragedy.

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