Updated: Worker killed, another injured in Oakland warehouse roof collapse

OAKLAND -- One person was killed, a second injured and a massive Oakland warehouse red tagged following an early Friday morning roof collapse.

Oakland fire said it got a call at 3:15 a.m. reporting the partial collapse at a warehouse located at 650 85th Ave.

Arriving firefighters discovered heavy damage to the roof at a corner of the large warehouse and an injured male employee who had succumbed to his injuries.

A female worker who was injured was taken to a hospital.

"Following a heavy storm, a portion of the roof of a distribution center leased by Peet's Coffee in Oakland partially collapsed resulting in the death of one of our long-time employees," the company said in a statement. "Another employee suffered minor injuries."

The incident occurred just before the morning shift was to have started at the center. 

"We are all devastated by this tragedy," the statement continued. "The employee was a distribution lead and had been a beloved part of the Peet's family for 17 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

The name of the employee has not been released.

Firefighters said it was too early to determine the exact cause of if weather played a role. According to the National Weather Service, more than 2 inches of rain has fallen in Oakland over the last 24 hours.

The extensive damage and lingering danger forced officials to red tag the building.