At least nine people have been killed in a fire during a club night near San Francisco, authorities say.
The fire started at 23:30 local time on Friday (07:30 GMT Saturday) in Oakland, according to reports from local police.
Electronic group Golden Donna were playing at the venue, and the event's Facebook page indicates a number of people are missing.
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Local reports have said some 13 other people were missing, while it has been reported that around 50 people were inside.
Oakland fire department confirming at least 9 dead in overnight fire at artist collective party. pic.twitter.com/OtEKecapl8
— Christien Kafton (@CKaftonKTVU) December 3, 2016
Videos posted on social media by the fire department showed a fire burning through the building's roof.
Three fire engines were called out.
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