California sports teams tweet support and donate after fatal Oakland party fire

Some of California's major sports teams have pledged on Twitter to help the victims and families affected by a devastating fire that tore through an Oakland warehouse party Friday night, killing at least 9 people.

The Oakland Raiders said it would join Oakland Athletics to match donations up $30,000.

The NFL team also announced it would observe a moment of silence prior to its game against the Buffalo Bills at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Sunday.

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We have teamed up with the @Athletics to aid those affected by Friday’s Oakland warehouse fire.

To help donate: https://t.co/MZjQOQlKA6 http://pic.twitter.com/DHXcEJ6SHe

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