Statement by the President
Today
our prayers go out to the people of Oakland, California in the
aftermath of this weekend's deadly warehouse fire – one of the worst
fires in the state's history.
While we still don't know the full toll of this disaster, we do know
that an American community has been devastated, and many people –
including young men and women with their whole futures ahead of them –
have tragically lost their lives. I want to thank
the dedicated first responders who have been working tirelessly for
days to contain the situation, recover victims, and treat the wounded.
My Administration is in close contact with our state and local partners
on the ground to make sure that authorities
have everything they need as they continue response operations and
investigate the cause of the fire. Oakland is one of the most diverse
and creative cities in our country, and as families and residents pull
together in the wake of this awful tragedy, they
will have the unwavering support of the American people.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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