Oakland Fire -- Survivors Reunite with Commune Leader (PHOTOS)

Some of the Oakland fire survivors broke bread with Derick Ion Almena for the first time since the tragedy — despite him getting blasted for alleged dangerous conditions in the building. Witnesses tell us the group sat down at a Denny’s…

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Oakland Fire -- Brawls and Death Threats Alleged Involving Commune Leader (VIDEO)

Derick Ion Almena’s Oakland art commune had a ton of problems before the tragic fire … including brawls and death threats, according to docs — hardly the rosy picture Almena’s tried to paint. In docs, obtained by TMZ, 2 men tried to get…

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Oakland Fire -- Brawls and Death Threats Alleged Involving Commune Leader (VIDEO)

Derick Ion Almena’s Oakland art commune had a ton of problems before the tragic fire … including brawls and death threats, according to docs — hardly the rosy picture Almena’s tried to paint. In docs, obtained by TMZ, 2 men tried to get…

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Oakland Fire -- Art Commune Director Begs ... "Can"t I Just Say I"m Sorry?" (VIDEO)

Derick Ion Almena, director of the Oakland art commune that burned down, killing at least 36 people — fell apart during a live interview on NBC’s “Today.” Almena claimed his building was “up to code,” and defended the space … saying he let his…

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Oakland Rave Fire -- Art Commune Leader Whining About Losing Stuff ... Internet Lashing Out

There’s a new wave of outrage in Oakland’s tragic warehouse fire, and it’s against Derick Ion — the guy who ran the art commune that turned into a death trap … and TMZ has learned he’s already had legal troubles. Ion wrote a Facebook post saying…

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