OAKLAND (KRON) — Authorities have confirmed the death of another victim who was inside a warehouse that erupted in flames in Oakland, late Friday night.
According to the Associated Press, 29-year-old Ara Jo has been confirmed to be one of the 36 victims who perished inside the “Ghost Ship” Warehouse.
Jo’s boyfriend, Terry Ewing, was the one who received notification of her passing, and according to the Associated Press “he already knew in his heart,” Jo had died.
In statement sent out by the city of Oakland as of 2:30 p.m. 22 out of the 36 victims have been positively identified.
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley said members of the victims’ families may be eligible to receive financial assistance through the California Victim Compensation Program.