Students from Santa Cruz, a teacher from Fremont among the victims of a boat fire near the island of Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Several victims of a boat fire near the Santa Cruz Islands in southern California have been identified as residents of northern California. From Santa Cruz to Fremont, towns in the Bay Area mourn their loss.

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Here's what we know so far:

STUDENTS OF SANTA CRUZ

Tight hugs, tears and flowers passed through the doors of the Pacific Collegiate School in Santa Cruz on Tuesday morning.

"I think the day will be difficult," said Maria Reitano, director of the school. "I think that young people in particular have different ways of responding to crisis situations, so we are ready to face whatever they bring to school this morning."

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Reitano told ABC7 News that students from her school were aboard the 75-foot Conception. The scuba diving boat burned and collapsed to about twenty meters from the island of Santa Cruz.

The administrators did not confirm whether the students were among those killed in the fire.

"Boat completely engulfed.We will not try with our pumps to extinguish.The main purpose is to search for victims," ​​said Mayday's call.

Pacific Collegiate has hired crisis counselors for students. The entire school has approximately 545 students in Grades 7-12.

"We are a small school," said Reitano. "We are very close-knit, I expect everyone in our school community, students, staff, families … will be deeply affected."

When asked exactly how many students and parents were on board the Conception, Reitano said, "I'm really not free to answer that kind of question without having heard the authorities on this that is happening."

Other members of the community are also waiting for news from Kristy Finstad, diving instructor in Santa Cruz. According to his brother's posts on social networks, Finstad directed the dive on Conception. In an article updated to Facebook on Tuesday morning, his brother said, "No end word for my sister Kristy, however, it is likely that she has passed to the good Lord."

Pacific Collegiate School issued the following statement Tuesday:
The Pacific Collegiate School is saddened by the tragic sinking of the Conception dive ship at the weekend. Even though it was not a school-sponsored trip, our hearts and thoughts go to the families of the victims and those who are still missing, especially those of our students and children. from their parents on board. Thank you to the community of Santa Cruz and all those who contacted us to offer their condolences and support to our school.

Please contact the Santa Barbara Sherriff County Office for news and updates. The website of our school will be updated with all subsequent statements from the Pacific Collegiate School.

At this time, our priority as a school community is to support our students, staff and families as a result of this tragedy. We worked closely with the Santa Cruz County Education Office and the Santa Cruz County Mental Health Services to activate the School Emergency Response Protocol (SERP) to provide much-needed resources and support. an additional support network for our school community.

Please respect our need to come together as a school community, respond privately and take care of our students and their families.

KRISTY FINSTAD

Brett Harmeling, speaking in Houston, said this about his sister Kristy Finstad, the Santa Cruz diver who led a group of divers aboard, Conception.

"My sister was one of the most skillful, intuitive, dynamic, loving and caring women I've ever met in my life, she had a skill set that many do not have, a skill set. and I know that – what happened– there was even a window of opportunity of one percent to do it, that she could have done this opportunity a reality. "

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Finstad also worked for the city of Santa Cruz from 2005 to 2015.

"She has taken care of watershed conservation and has always been described as an incredible asset to the team," said Mayor Martine Watkins.

The director of Pacific Collegiate School confirmed that her students were aboard Conception.

RAYMOND SCOTT CHAN

According to the Fremont Union High School District, a teacher from the American High School in Fremont, Raymond Scott Chan and his daughter were also among the victims of the boat.

The Sunnyvale Pacific Scuba Divers is only one of three dive shops in South Bay. Charles McKinven, the store manager, knew Chan.

"He was here regularly, renting equipment, filling his tanks, etc. We were talking about diving and he regularly frequented boats in the channel of the islands."

Like everyone else, Mckinven was shocked. That was, he says, as an abnormal accident that a diver would never have imagined.

"Most divers are aware of the risks associated with diving – everything is related to decompression problems and does not hold your breath." Mckinven added, "As a general rule, it's only one person, hearing about more than 30 divers on a boat at a time, I do not think I've ever heard of this type of boat. Event in California or the United States. "

American High School issued this statement regarding the death of Chan:
This morning we were saddened to learn of the death of Raymond (Scott) Chan. Mr. Chan and his child died this weekend in the tragic fire of a boat off Santa Barbara.

Mr. Chan has taught AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C at American for the last three years. Mr. Chan was a beloved teacher at AHS among his students and colleagues.

His students knew him to be an innovative and inspiring teacher who developed a passion for physics among his students. His loss is a tragedy for our school district.

ANGELA ROSE QUITASOL

It was confirmed that five victims were from Stockton – one of whom, Angela Rose Quitasol.

"She was a cool person, I did not know that she was so loved in this school," said Christine Block, who has a granddaughter on campus.

"She was good, she was nice, a good teacher," added Jack.

The history of Quitasol is one of five fire yesterday morning and the same family. Two of her sisters worked locally as nurses. They died with their father and their mother-in-law. These losses are now echoing in the region.

"You can never imagine that it would be so close and touching our community – it's unimaginable," said Christine.

Yet, it is very real and difficult to deal with Nonaya Kelley, aged 11, who remembers Angela Quitasol with such warmth.

"She was fun and made funny jokes and at the day of unity, she danced with us in the cafeteria."

In a statement, the Lincoln Unified School District said that Angela had been working at the school for four years. Angela had been a student in the district.

The Lincoln Unified School District issued this statement about Quitasol:
With the permission of his family, we are now able to confirm that one of our teachers, Angela Rose Quitasol, was aboard the Conception dive boat with several other members of her family.

Angela worked for us for 4 years as a science teacher at Sierra Middle School. She is a former student of Lincoln Unified, returned to teach in her district of origin.

For Angela, students were her priority. She shared her passion for science with them and greeted them everyday with a big five and a bright smile.

We are all deeply saddened by this terrible incident and we are holding his family and all those affected in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available