Faulty Refrigerator Ruled Out as Cause of Oakland Fire That Killed 36: ATF

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iStock/Thinkstock(OAKLAND, Calif.) — A faulty refrigerator has been ruled out as the cause of the Oakland, California, warehouse fire on Dec. 2, officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms announced Friday.

Thirty-six people perished in the blaze that ignited during a party at the warehouse last Friday.

The cause remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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