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Mon. 11:30 a.m.: Death toll in Oakland fire continues to climb

A woman cries near the site of a warehouse fire that started Friday night and killed dozens, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. The death toll was expected to rise, as crews using buckets and shovels slowly made their way through the building, finding victims where they least expected them, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly said. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The death toll in the Oakland warehouse fire has grown to 36.

Authorities announced the latest tally this morning, saying they expect the number to rise even further.

Eleven victims have been positively identified, but all the names have yet to be publicly released.

Work has stopped at the scene for now because one wall is leaning inward, posing a safety hazard for those who have been searching the structure. Officials hope to have an engineering solution later today.

Authorities also believe they’ve located the section of the building where the fire started, but the cause remains unknown.

The fire erupted during a dance party late Friday night.

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