US's Oakland fire: 24 bodies found; 80% of building still to be searched

US's Alameda County Sheriff Sgt. Ray Kelly said authorities have found 24 victims from the fire at an Oakland warehouse, according to CNN.

Authorities say 20% of the building has been searched in the past 12 hours. Kelly said names could be released in the next 24 hours. 

Rescue crews are still searching for victims in the wreckage of a converted two-story warehouse gutted by a deadly blaze during an electronic dance party.

Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach Reed said emergency responders found most victims on the second floor -- where the party was being held -- because the single stairway had become inaccessible.

Even after firefighters put out the massive blaze, the building was deemed too unsafe for emergency responders to enter. Officials say the roof collapsed onto the second floor and then parts of that collapsed on to the first floor.

Source: MENA