A couple embraces near the crime scene in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, December 4, 2016 following a large fire that occurred Friday, December 2 leaving over thirty dead and several unaccounted for. (Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner)

A couple embraces near the crime scene in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, December 4, 2016 following a large fire that occurred Friday, December 2 leaving over thirty dead and several unaccounted for. (Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner)

Investigation continues, community grieves following Oakland fire

Photos from the scene on Sunday, December 4, 2016 where investigations are still underway following a 3-alarm fire at the artist collective, Ghost Ship, in Oakland, Calif. which occurred Friday, December 2 leaving over 30 dead and multiple still unaccounted for. Photos by Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner.

A woman falls to her knees in tears near a memorial in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, December 4, 2016 following a large fire that occurred Friday, December 2 leaving over thirty dead and several unaccounted for. (Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner)

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A woman falls to her knees in tears near a memorial in Oakland, Calif. Sunday, December 4, 2016 following a large fire that occurred Friday, December 2 leaving over thirty dead and several unaccounted for. (Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner)

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