Attorneys are not saying what the expert’s education or experience is just that the expert is qualified by both. pic.twitter.com/YSOQqTcVja — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) January 24, 2017
Attorneys just sent addendum saying they will not be naming their expert at this time. https://t.co/MsTOseqkvu — Melanie Woodrow (@MelanieWoodrow) January 24, 2017
A new report on December’s Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire is raising more question about the origin of the deadly flames. The report comes from the lawyers of Ghost Ship warehouse manager Derick Ion Almena. It says the fire started in a building next door and not in the warehouse. The report also blames inadequate electrical wiring. This is not the official fire investigation report. The Oakland fire department is still working on its final version based on ATF findings. Almena’s lawyers say the report should absolve Almena of criminal liability, but so far they have not identified the author of the report. Almena’s attorney, Tony Serra, has not made himself available to answer any of ABC7 News’ questions about the findings. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is still conducting a criminal investigation.
