Search for bodies resumes at Oakland warehouse fire where death toll rose to 36 after fears walls could cave in on firefighters

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The search for victims has resumed at the Oakland warehouse fire where the death toll rose to 36 by Monday.

Work came to grinding halt last night over concerns that the walls of the structure could collapse. Structural engineers have since assessed the building and the search has resumed.

A 12-hour, planned power outage is now scheduled for the surrounding area - affecting up to 500 people - as crews bring in a construction crane.

Search teams have already inspected more than 70 per cent of the warehouse but are certain that more bodies will be recovered from the wreckage. 

Musicians and artists who were integral members of Oakland's creative community are among the 36 victims who perished in the city's warehouse blaze. 

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The Oakland warehouse fire death toll rose to 36 overnight as firefighters discovered more bodies in the building 

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., second from left, tours the site of a warehouse fire on Monday in Oakland

A makeshift memorial has been erected for the many victims of the warehouse fire, with more bodies still feared buried in the blackened ruins

Cash Askew, 22, David Cline, 24, Nick Gomez-Hall, 25, Sara Hoda, 30, Donna Kellogg, 32, Nex Iuguolo, 32, and Travis Hough, 35, were identified as victims by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Bureau on Sunday.

Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye, Denalda Nicole Renae, 23, Micah Denamayer, Feral Pines, 29, Chelsea Faith Dolan, 33, Pete Wadsworth, Barrett Clark, Ara Jo, Jonathan Bernbaum and 17-year-old Draven McGill also perished in the fire, according to friends and family members on social media. 

Search teams also believe they have identified the source of the fire, towards the back of the building, where temperatures burned to high they twisted steel. The area has been quarantined off for investigators, while the city's district attorney has asked for a criminal investigation. 

Eerie cell phone footage, posted on Instagram by Alex Ghassan who is still missing after the fire, shows the warehouse party underway less than an hour before the blaze ripped through the building. 

President Obama offered his condolences to the family and friends of the victims '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,' he said in a statement. 

Police spokeswoman Johanna Watson and Police Chief Battalion Melinda Drayton announce on Monday that the search effort had to be temporarily called off over safety concerns

'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.' 

Tenants' rights activists have blamed the tragedy on the area's housing crisis as sky high rents, and a failed urban housing policy pushed young or vulnerable people into dangerous living situations. 

Many grieving artists are calling on the city to ensure 'live-work' warehouses and performances spaced were safe, without simply shutting them down and evicting tenants.   

Tributes pouring in from around the Bay Area have revealed that many of the victims had inspired and touched countless others through their passion for music and art.

Denalda Nicole Renae (Siegrist), 23, was described by friends as a 'feisty feminist rapper' who also went by the name 'Sea Crust'.

While she has not been officially confirmed as being among the dead by the sheriff's office, friends and family have begun paying tribute to her on social media. 

Denalda Nicole Renae (pictured on the night of the fire) has also been reported as deceased on social media

The 23-year-old, was described by friends as a 'feisty female rapper' who also went by the name SeaCrust

The synth player for Introflirt and 'lyric wrangler' for Vanfanthon, of Oakland, was at the warehouse when it burst into flames on Friday

Casey Felicity wrote: 'RIP Denalda Nicole Renae. You are a beautiful soul and you will be greatly missed. 

'You may no longer be with us physically, but, as Scarlett O'Hara says, 'Tomorrow is another day.' I'll see ya in the next life.'

Denalda, of Oakland, described herself on Facebook as the synth player for Introflirt and 'lyric wrangler' for Vanfanthon band. She was also a sushi instructor at IWish Lessons between 2010 and 2012 according to friends.

Kate Rice described her as 'an incredibly free spirit and just wanted to make music and art.'

'She bounced around for a while, but found her Tribe in the Bay Area. Such a vibrant light has been senselessly snuffed out. Poor poor Nicole. I am in shock and so sad.' 

On Monday, Chris Tanouye confirmed that his sister Jennifer Kiyomi Tanouye had died in the warehouse blaze.

Chelsea Faith Dolan (left and right) was among a number of revelers who have been reported as dead on social media

Sabrina May Dolan told DailyMail.com that her sister, Chelsea Faith, was performing at the party under her stage name Cherushii when the fire started on the second floor of the building 

'We were just notified by the authorities that Kiyo was positively identified as a victim of the Oakland fire,' he wrote on Facebook. 'We want to thank you for all the support during this time, it has been very touching and heartwarming.'

Friends described her as an 'incredible person' who exuded 'energy, positivity and creativity'.

'It's hard to believe she is gone,' said Yvonne Caprini Sorenson. 'I feel blessed to have spent the short time with her that I did.'

Kiyomi, of Oakland, was a music manager at Shazam according to her social media and a former manager at ISSUES magazine. 

Today magazine co-owner Noella Teele paid tribute to Kiyomi - who they refer to as Jennie. 

Teele said she loved her 'like family', adding that she was 'sending love and light' to the family.

Micah Danemayer, a curator and producer at music venue Obscura Machina, was with his girlfriend Alana Kane at Oakland Ghost Ship on Friday when the fire broke out at 1..30pm on Friday.

Kane is still reported as missing in the blaze, but Danemayer's sister-in-law confirmed that Micah had perished.

Joanna Danemayer thanked everyone for their support as she paid tribute to her brother-in-law. 

'We are sorry for everyone who is grieving at this moment,' she added. 'We want to say thank you for all the love an support during this tragic time. Love Micah Danemayers family #bestbrotherinlawever #wearetrulyblessed #wonderfulsoul #oneofakind #oaklandfire #prayersforall.'

Angelika Natasha Harkins, who described herself as a 'good friend' of Danemayer was shocked at the loss of such a 'gentleman.' 

'I have just learned that a friend of mine Micah Denamayer died in the Oakland fire,' she wrote. 'He was so nice and kind to me when I thought I didn't have friends. He was such a gentleman and was never rude. R.I.P MICAH DENAMAYER!!'

Sabrina May Dolan told DailyMail.com that her sister, Chelsea Faith Dolan, was performing at the party under her stage name Cherushii when the fire started on the second floor of the building. 

Oakland fire victim: Kiyomi Tanouye: Family confirmed today that Kiyomi died in the fire on Friday

Listed as a music manager at Shazam, friends and family have paid tribute to Kiyomi who is among the 36 dead in the fire

An electronic musician based in San Francisco, California, Chelsea had been a multi-instrumentalist since childhood, according to her bio. After playing at underground raves through the 2000s, she signed with 100% Silk in 2013, and released her second 12' for the label 'Far Away So Close' in November 2015.

'Beautiful, talented' and an 'amazing person', both friends, and fans alike have spoken about their loss.

Henry Kielarowski said: 'I've known Chelsea since she was a teenager coming to Moksha Parties. Her loss, and the loss of so many friends and kindred souls in that demon fire, diminishes me and the rest of the communal dance community.'

Ismael Alejandro Villanueva posted a picture of the musician, adding that he was 'mourning her loss and the loss of so many others this weekend. RIP.'

Johnny Igaz, also known as Nakt, was a record buyer for Green Apple Books and Music and resident DJ at Outpost.

KC Management confirmed today that Igaz was among the dozens killed on Friday. 

'We are heartbroken beyond words,' they said in a statement. 'Johnny Igaz was amazing to work with on Gerald's tour. I know Gerald is heartbroken too. So many wonderful people lost in this tragedy.' 

Beaux Geste Mingus added that 'sweet and generous' Igaz 'lost his life that night doing the things he loved.' 'Although I didn't know him well, he will be missed.' 

'Your positivity was contagious and you will be missed,' added Ralphy Manzana of the Oakland musician.

Feral Pines, 29, who attended Staples High School, was a transgender artist and musician from California.

Pines graduated from the School for the Visual Arts in Manhattan in 2010, and had moved around before settling in Oakland.

KC Management confirmed today that musician Johnny Igaz had died in the blaze on Friday

Feral Pines (left and right) has been identified as having died in the fires by friends and family on social media

'It was after college that Riley asked to be referred to as female,' her father Bruce Fritz, who has been asked to identify her body, told SF Gate. 'The name (Feral Pines) is something that is fairly new. People in Westport knew him as Justin (Riley Fritz), when he was playing bass guitar in local bands.'

Amanda Parry paid tribute to Feral on social media, saying; 'You will forever be in my heard and my memories. 

'You were an amazing sister - such a kind a beautiful soul who would never hurt anyone 

'I just wish I could have hugged you one last time.'

Cash Askew was a transgender musician from San Francisco who is one-half of the 'goth-inflected duo' called Them Are Us Too. They had just released their debut album last year. 

The band's label and management said Askew was a 'loved and treasured member of the Drais family', according to a statement released to Pitchfork. 

'We were in awe of her talent, her gentle kindness, and her creative momentum,' it read. 

Friends and family of Micah Danemayer also report that he perished in the blaze

Danemayer (left and right), who described himself as a curator, producer at music venue Obscura Machina, was with his girlfriend Alana Kane who is still missing during the fire

'Her passing is an excruciating loss that we may never fully process or recover from.' 

Anya Taylor, Askew's girlfriend, confirmed news of her death on Saturday night.

'My love is gone,' she posted on Facebook. 'Nothing is real. All I want is her. I miss my love so much and I can't fathom a life without her.

'I would give anything to have her back. I love you Cash'

Adi Putra said she was 'truly devastated by the news' and the loss of 'sweet, dear Cash. Thanks for the beautiful tunes and memories.'

Another friend said his 'heart was breaking' after finding out the Them Are Us Too band member, 'the sweet beautiful Cash Askew', had perished.

'Thank you for standing up for me. Thank you for being genuine. Thank you for your art,' wrote another friend name Edward Marie. 

'Thank you for being a beautiful vibrant human. I love you and am going to miss you terribly.' 

Eerie video, shot by Alex Ghassan, who was listed as missing after the fire, shows the warehouse part in full swing less than an hour before the blaze

While the video is dark, it appears to show revelers at the warehouse which is packed with clutter

Tinder box: Alameda County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Ray Kelly said they fear up to 40 people could have possibly died in the blaze that destroyed the Oakland Ghost Ship

Brandon 'Chase' Wittenauer, who went by his stage name Nex Iuguolo, was an electronic music artist who performed in the band Symbiotix.Fungi. 

Friends described him as the 'best dude at the bar', while Liz Melena shared a picture of Iuguolo, who she says used to live with her and her daughter.

'He was a very good friend. An amazing, quirky guy. Great cook, he had a ear for music, sweet voice. I will truly miss him,' she wrote.

Iuguolo was known in the Bay Area's arts community for his support, always spotted cheering on his friends at their sets and exhibits. 

'Every time we (saw each other) it was because he was out showing up at art shows and music events to support his friends, even hometown friends he hadn't seen in years,' Jamaica Rose Chavez-Xochitil told the San Francisco Chronicle. 

'He relentlessly worked on music all these years and dedicated his life to it in a big way.' 

Fellow musician Travis Hough was part of the Oakland electronic bands Ghost of Lightning and EASYSTREET, the latter of which he was performing with on Friday. 

His manager, Brendan Dreaper, said Hough was also an artist and glassblower who had recently launched a podcast discussing how musicians found creativity.   

'He will be remembered for his positivity and his ability to always make a situation fun,' Dreaper said. 

'Every time he walked in a room, he brightened it up and was always there for a good laugh. He was always optimistic.' 

Friends and family described him as 'the warmest, sweetest guy who is loved by all'.

Meta Jane Johnson wrote: 'Travis Hough you will always be loved, missed and remembered. Your energy touched everyone around you, and couldn't help but make us smile.' 

'Your creativity was unparalleled. You were my favorite rockstar & always will be.' 

Cash Askew, 22, was one of the youngest victims to perish in the horrific fire that tore through the Oakland Ghost Ship and took 33 lives on Friday night 

Askew was a transgender musician from San Francisco who is one-half of the 'goth-inflected duo' called Them Are Us Too

Brandon 'Chase' Wittenauer, who went by his stage name Nex Iuguolo, was an electronic music artist who performed in the band Symbiotix.Fungi

 Iuguolo was known in the Bay Area's arts community for his support, always spotted cheering on his friends at their sets and exhibits

'My dear cousin Travis Hough, you have impacted me in so many ways and helped me through so much,' wrote Jocelyn Paige. 

'A beautiful man, musician and soul the world is missing today. I love you forever. I hope it's happy up there.'

Jonathan Bernbaum was an esteemed visual artist for the popular electronic music act known as Knife Party and had also worked with DJ Markus Schulz. 

Brent Bucci called Bernbaum, a USC School of Cinematic Arts alum, an 'incredible person' who 'pushed our art form further'.

'He dared to create not for praise or fame or any of the conventional bulls**t. He created angry beauty designed to captivate and horrify.' 

Fellow musician Travis Hough was part of the Oakland electronic bands Ghost of Lightning and EASYSTREET, the latter of which he was performing with on Friday 

His manager, Brendan Dreaper, said Hough was also an artist and glassblower who had recently launched a podcast discussing how musicians found creativity

Brian Hough shared a touching photo of himself and Travis,who also went by the stage name Travis Blitzen, on Facebook as he confirmed his son had died in the blaze

Jonathan Bernbaum was an esteemed visual artist for the popular electronic music act known as Knife Party and had also worked with DJ Markus Schulz 

Brent Bucci called Bernbaum, a USC School of Cinematic Arts alum, an 'incredible person' who 'pushed our art form further'

'His visuals and performance was inspiring to countless artists in our industry. I like many others owe my career to his late night programming lessons, countless phone calls and endless debates.' 

'You inspired so many of us, we will carry on your teachings and continue your legacy,' added Thomy Hoefer. 

'Thank you so much for every word of encouragement, tip and all the laughs.' 

A 'candlelight and laser vigil' will be held for friends and family of Bernbaum on Monday at 6pm.

A Light Vigil for all Ghost Ship victims will also take place this evening at Lake Merritt Oakland from 8pm.  

Meanwhile, a YouCaring donation page, set up for the family of victims, has raised more than $236,000. 

Barrett Clark, a freelance sound engineer from Santa Rosa who studied Sound at SAE Expression College, appeared to have touched many people's lives before his tragic death.

'It's not often that person can literally change your whole life,' friend Brian Adler said. 'Barret, I'll miss you forever.'

Jason Kick called Clark one of his 'live sound heroes'. 

'He had a great ear, great sense of humor and always mixed nice and loud. He may have been the best sound engineer we had.'  

Barrett Clark, a freelance sound engineer from Santa Rosa who studied Sound at SAE Expression College, appeared to have touched many people's lives before his tragic death 

Jason Kick called Clark one of his 'live sound heroes' who 'had a great ear, great sense of humor and always mixed nice and loud. He may have been the best sound engineer we had' 

Pete Wadsworth was a consultant, designer and Harvard University graduate who had been living in the warehouse

His former roommate Bascom P LeMay said: 'Goodbye Barrett. We saw each other at our best. You saw me at my worst. Our times together I'll cherish forever. A true friend - roommate - collaborator - brother. He had my back so many times. His smile, his laughter, his heart will be missed.'

Another friend, Emmet Corman, described Barrett as his 'guiding light.'

'Now that he's gone, I feel lost. Fly thither, friend, twixt the ether. Thank you for blessing us with your chaotic grace, you are forever among us.'

Chandra Shukla described Clark as someone who could make anyone laugh and a 'huge friend' that filled 'a huge hole in our lives.'

'He was always there to make us smile and reassure us things were going to be ok no matter how dire the consequences. I was reeling in disbelief yesterday that the GhostShip fire would claim him as he was the guy that wasn't supposed to leave us.'

Pete Wadsworth was a consultant, designer and Harvard University graduate who lived in the warehouse.  

Bob Mule, a photographer and artist who lived at the building and attended the electronic dance party suffered burns trying to drag his friend to safety.

The artist told NBC he had been running back to get his camera when he saw Wadsworth lying on the floor with a suspected broken ankle after he tried to climb down from his loft space.

'He needed me to pull him out. I tried my best - he was a larger gentleman. There was a lot of stuff in the way, there was too much smoke.

'I had to let him... I had to let him...' he said, his voice breaking. 'The thought of him in there is in my brain.'

Mule suffered burns on his arm, hands and shoulder, while his denim vest was left charred and blackened.

Draven McGill, the youngest of the identified victims, was a junior at the competitive Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco 

Ara worked for the East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest and was also the co-director of Sgraffito, an art gallery in Emeryville

'If I didn't have this vest on while I was pulling out Pete, I don't know. It would have been me too probably.'

Draven McGill, the youngest of the identified victims, was a junior at the competitive Ruth Asawa School of the Arts in San Francisco. 

McGill was a member of the school's vocal department and the Pacific Boychoir Academy.

'He was always smiling and therefore making everyone around him, especially his friends happy,' wrote Lilah Segal-Angel in a Facebook tribute to McGill. 

'He was a smart and talented boy in the vocal department. He was a great guy.'

Classmate Emma Shen added that McGill was always 'laughing and smiling with his friends', writing 'I never saw him any way else'. 

Friends spoke of Ara Jo's death in an outpouring of Facebook posts, although the Sheriff’s list hasn’t officially confirmed it. 

Ian Dewane, the brother of her partner Zack, said: 'She is family, and I can't explain how devastated we all are,' he wrote on Sunday. 'She was an amazing artist, musician, and all around bad a** who could light up a room with her infectious big hearted laugh.'

Her death was confirmed by the brother of her partner Zack Dewane (pictured together). 'She is family, and I can't explain how devastated we all are,'  Ian Dewane wrote on Sunday

Friend Barb Streis reminisced about the work Ara had put as a co-organizer of the East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest occurring just next week.

'I was supposed to help Ara make some props when I got back from my trip. She put sooooo much energy and time into doing it and she said it was going to be her last year,' Streis wrote.

'She never wastes time, always producing something, whether it be food, art, music or laughter.'

'There is no way for me to be productive right now and I know nothing will ever be done as well as Ara Jo could do it. She's five awesome people for the price of one.'

 Jo was also the co-director of Sgraffito, an art gallery in Emeryville, and also worked at an Oakland beauty salon and a Berkeley arts and crafts shop.

Jason Kick said that Jo was 'indispensable' to Oakland's creative community.  

Nick Gomez-Hall was an administrative assistant at the Counterpoint Press in Berkeley

The San Diego native was a 'talented artist' who had just begun to do book design

'She spent tireless, thankless hours making this community and world a better place on all levels,' he wrote. 

Nick Gomez-Hall was an administrative assistant at the Counterpoint Press in Berkeley.

The San Diego native was a 'talented artist' who had just begun to do book design, the Berkeley publishing house told the Berkeleyside.  

'Everyone on staff here in Berkeley, and in Portland and New York, is simply heartbroken,' they said in a statement.

Gomez-Hall's friend Erin Tanner paid tribute to his photography.  

'We only had a few chapters together but they were golden, and he documented them with his photography so well,' Tanner wrote on Facebook. 

'Nick I'm missing you and I thank you for touching my life and sharing your spirit, your music and your friends.' 

Erin Elizabeth Birgy called Gomez-Hall the 'coolest musical loving genius' while Nile Cappello said he made her and 'many others feel a little less alone through some of the most challenging years of our lives'. 

David Cline, a Santa Monica native, was a recently UC Berkeley graduate who received bachelor's degrees in cognitive science and computer science 

Friend Blake Bijari remembered Cline as one of the most 'unique, fun and loving personalities I've ever come across'

'I hope his family and friends feel a little less alone knowing how much he impacted each and every one of us,' she added. 

David Cline, a Santa Monica native, was a recently UC Berkeley graduate who received bachelor's degrees in cognitive science and computer science. 

Friend Blake Bijari remembered him as one of the most 'unique, fun and loving personalities I've ever come across'.   

'He made every single person around him laugh to no end regardless of the mood they were in,' Bijari wrote. 

'I remember trying to avoid him at practice because I didn't want to get in trouble for goofing off because any encounter with him guaranteed it.' 

'David T Cline thank you for being inherently you,' wrote Kaya Day. 

'For the smile that spread from ear to ear, for your bone crushing bear hugs, for the unparalleled energy you provided, for the beautiful person you are, for being bp partner #1, for the positive light you brought to so many people's lives.' 

Sara Hoda was a teacher at a Montessori school who loved children and was a 'good, hardworking person', her former housemate Carol Crewdson wrote on Facebook. 

'She didn't deserve to go like this. After reading an account of what it was like to get out of there, all I can hope is that it happened quickly.' 

Sara Hoda was a teacher at a Montessori school who loved children and was a 'good, hardworking person', her former housemate Carol Crewdson wrote on Facebook.

Alison Marie said her former housemate loved 'yoga handstands, art, community, bikes, yummy cooking and always thoughtful insight'.

Alison Marie said her former housemate loved 'yoga handstands, art, community, bikes, yummy cooking and always thoughtful insight'. 

'A woman full of love and life and creativity,' she wrote.  

'You were one of the kindest and most selfless people I've ever met and I wish you could have stayed with us longer,' added Angie Greene.

'You were always one to give and support and you will be dearly missed.' 

Donna Kellogg was a barista at Highwire Coffee Roasters in Berkeley who recently graduated from San Francisco State University and was working toward an additional degree in the culinary arts. 

Kellogg's father, Hugh Slocum, said she had a passion for playing the drums, cooking vegetables and soup, and 'avant-garde music'. 

Mollie Cohen Rosenthal D'Agostino said Kellogg was 'a beautiful giggly, wise, person who will be very missed.'

Kellogg's former fiance, John Howes, came to the scene of the tragedy. 

He said he needed closure, adding: 'I still love her.'  

Many are still missing after the fire as families wait anxiously to hear whether their loved ones perished in the blaze. 

Friends report that Samuel Maxwell, aka Peaches, and Tobi Geyl Chase are still in hospital. 

 Donna Kellogg was a barista at Highwire Coffee Roasters in Berkeley who recently graduated from San Francisco State University and was working toward andegree in the culinary arts

Kellogg's father, Hugh Slocum, said she had a passion for playing the drums, cooking vegetables and soup, and 'avant-garde music'