Battling the flames. The Surveillance Video showing the gun fight inside a mall. Bullets flying as shoppers run for their lives. Two suspects still on the loose. Fatal mixup. Two families blaming police for misidentifying a badly beaten man. The wrong family making the heartwrenching decision to remove life support. And taking a stand. The tense moments between an africanamerican couple and a white contractor who showed up to their house with a giant Confederate Flag on his suv. The couples reaction going viral tonight. Good evening. And its great to have you with us on this fourth of july holiday, ill cecilia vega in for david. And we do begin with that major earthquake rocking Southern California, felt for hundreds of miles. A state of emergency at the epicenter tonight. It is the biggest quake in de decades there. You can see workers running for cover inside this restaurant. Cans and bottles knocked after grocery elvedowned. Crews battling house fires. Multiple injuries reported tonight, and the hospital there at the epicenter in ridge crest forced to evacuate. So far, there have been dozens of aftershocks and the region is now bracing for more. Abcs e hava pilgrim starts us in San Bernardino county. Reporter tonight, damage reports coming in after Southern California was rocked by a major earthquake, the largest to hit the region in 20 years. Surveillance inside this restaurant capturing the intense shaking. Employees running for cover. Pictures falling off the was. The 6. 4 quake hitting at 10 33 a. M. Local time. The epicenter in the mojave desert, 11 miles northeast of the town of ridgecrest near the China Lake Naval air base. Next thing we know, we sta started feeli ing rapid shaking. I was grabbinger if here and things were flying off thell reporr nearheepicenter, this house completely engulfed. Weve had two house fires. Weve had small vegetation fires. Power lines down. Gas leaks. Reporter 20 victims taken to ridgecrest hospital, where at the same time, they had to evacuate part of it due to unsafe conditions. The computers were flying off onto the ground. The water bottle container was shaking, all the cupboards and doors were opening. Reporter roads ripped open outside of town. This liquor store destroyed. Contents of these supermarket shelves, tossed to the floor. A big jolt and felt all over Southern California. Reporter the quake lasting at least 20 seconds, felt as far away as las vegas. In los angeles, water mains bursting. All units, all units, we are on citywide earthquake mode. Reporter crowds of people pouring out of buildings onto the streets. Seismologist lucy jones says this was a strikeslip quake. That means the two plates along the fault move parallel to each other, but in opposite directions. She says 30 minutes before the main quake, there was a 4. 2 fore shock, and this event is not over yet. There is about a 1 in 20 chance this this location will be having an even bigger earthquake in the next few days biggest earthquake of the sequence. Stark warning there. Eva pilgrim joins us in ridgecrest, california. There have been aftershocks all afternoon long. You felt one just a few minutes ago. Officials there are very concerned about more. Reporter thats right, cecilia. We felt aftershocks just a minute ago. I was standing down here and you can see how much the earth has moved in this quake. You can see the water main pipe here completely moved apart. That was done by the earthquake. And the water now pooling down here. We felt about tein the aftermatd Officials Say at least ten of those have been 4. 0 or higher and were told that there could be one even bigger than that, that is why the mayor has declared a state of emergency. Cecilia . Eva pilgrim, thank you. Well turn now to the dangerous holiday weather. One person killed, several injured by a Lightning Strike in south carolina. This Lightning Strike here part of a severe storm in arcadia, florida. In jacksonville, heavy downpour downing a giant tree onto a home. Fortunately, no one was inside at the time. And now a tornado watch, as behead into the night. Heres abcs senior meteorologist rob marciano. Reporter tonight, its not just heat, but lightning and Severe Weather putting millions at risk. At least one person killed after lightning struck a tree outside of charleston, south carolina. And watch this terrifying close call near tampa, florida. Wow reporter in north carolina, firefighters there rushing to the scene after a home was hit. I heard another pop and so, i started freaking out. Reporter the Severe Weather fueled by extreme heat. Parts of the southeast feeling like 100 degrees or more. Outside of chicago, in niles, illinois, firefighters said it felt like 110 degrees when this man spotted a baby inside a car at a grocery store. He was drenched in his own sweat, so, i unbuckled the seat belt. I picked him up and just ran back inside. Reporter the child expected to be okay. Childs mother now facing charges. And rob joins us now with the latest forecast. Hey, rob. Reporter hi, cecilia. That dangerous heat helped spawn some of the widespread colorado swiprings. Weve had numerous thunderstorms from the carolinas and florida. Thats where that really steamy air is. Feels like 100 degrees in tuscaloosa. Over that in new orleans. And with storms on the wane tonight, there could be fireworks shows that could be affected. Cecilia . Thank you, rob. In washington tonight, and president trumps fourth of july spectacle. Bands rehearsing in front of the Lincoln Memorial this afternoon. Crowds gathering in the shadow of one of the abrams tanks that rolled into town. You are looking at a live shot of the national mall. The president set to speak there very soon. Critics have raised concerns about how much all of this will cost, but the president says, whatever it is, its worth it. Heres abcs stephanie ramos. Reporter tanks are onsite. Troops are running drills. But late today, the weather end not cooperating. Todays event has been delayed. Please stand by and we will resume soon. Reporter still, people filtering onto the national mall. President trump promising one of the biggest celebrations in the history of our country. More than trump to me, its the celebration of our freedom. Reporter the president fixated on staging a grand military event ever since witnessing bastille Day Festivities in france, ordering up and air force one and demanding that the pentagon ship tanks to this event. That is one of two abrams tanks brought here no the Lincoln Memorial from ft. Stewart, georgia. This is the first time tanks are apart of the fourth of july event here in d. C. The white house wont put a pricetag on the festivities. The president says, whatever it is, it will be worth it. His opponents dont buy it. Im not quite sure we need money to go into putting tanks in downtown washington, d. C. It is just absolute misplaced. He thinks these things are toys. I think reducing our nation to tanks and shows of muscle just makes us look like the kind of loud mouth guy at the bar. Reporter in iowa, joe biden dismissing white house claims that this event is about patriotism, not politics. And an event, designed more to stroke his ego than celebrate american ideals. Reporter but here on the mall, people seeing it differently. His heart is the for our country and is for the people and for the military. So, i think deep down, his heart is in a good place. Cecilia, the white house handed out v. I. P. Tickets to the Republican National committee and big dollar donors. The president plugging the event throughout on twitter throughout the day. Cecilia . Stephanie, thank you. The only republican in congress to accuse the president of impeachable attacks, justin amash writes that his independence from the republican party, adding that politics is trapped in a, quote, partisan death spiral. President trump calling his switch good news for the gop. And next, to the explosion in ft. Mill, south carolina. It started inside containers storing fireworks. The shells and rockets shooting into the sky. The containers were behind a Fireworks Store that was stocking up for the holiday. Heres abcs victor oquendo. Reporter the unexpected explosion just before dawn this fourth of july. Shipping containers loaded with fireworks igniting, lighting up. There are several fire u n p are once in a lifetime. And this clearly is a once in a lifetime call. Reporter rockets of all kinds going off in every direction as crews battled the blaze. It took 45 minutes to knock it down. You couldnt really standard, because there was so much smoke in the air. Reporter the containers were owned by this fireworks shore near charlotte. Investigators tonight are working to determine what caused the blast. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. That wasnt the case last month when 12 Fire Fighters in roswell, new mexico, were injured, two severely burned, when the fireworks they were packaging exploded. Fire officials pointed to the recent dry weather in south carolina, but theres still no official world on what sparked this mornings fire. Cecilia . Victor, thank you. Next, to the hunt for two gunmen who turned a Shopping Mall into a war zone. Police in san bruno, california, releasing new Surveillance Video showing people running for their lives. The shooting just keeping going. S. W. A. T. Teams rush to the scene, but the gunman got away. Abcs Marci Gonzalez with the new images. Reporter tonight, newly released Surveillance Video capturing the chaos inside a crowded california mall as two gunmen open fire. The fear on peoples faces were literally just all of them were just running for their life and theyre, like i said, yelling, get out of the mall, get out of the mall. Reporter police in san bruno still searching for both suspects tonight. One, seen here turning and firing, shooting this teen who falls to the ground. A second gunman stopping and shooting repeatedly before turning back and running. We have two victims with gunshots. Reporter some in the crowd rushing to get out, stopping to help the teenage victims. One shot in the leg, the other in the abdomen. Police saying they believe this started as an argument between two groups the teens were a part of. We dont think this was a random act where they were just seeking victims randomly. Reporter and were told two other people were injured. They and the teens who were shot are recovering tonight as police try to track down the gunmen. Cecilia . Okay, marci, thank you. Well turn now to the fatal mixup at a chicago hospital. The wrong family making the heartwrenching decision to remove life support on someone who was not actually their family member. Tonight, those families blaming police for misidentifying a critically injured man. Abcs alex perez picks it up from here. Reporter this chicago man was badly beaten and found unconscious by police. Hospitalized and on life support, authorities used mugshots in may to determine he was rosie brooks missing brother, alfonso bennett. But she immediately told doctors something didnt seem right. I said, doc, i understand what you are saying. But i cannot recognize him as my brother. Reporter showing no signs of improvement, brooks and her family made the excruciating decision to take him off of life support. But as they prepared for his funeral, alfonso bennett, very much alive and well, walked into a friends barbecue. She said, hes here. Hes alive. Reporter it turns out the missing man was actually elisha brittman. Fingerprints from the morgue eventually revealing his true identity. I didnt just search for him one day. It was every day. Reporter both families now coming together, filing a wrongful death lawsuit against chicago and the hospital that handled the case. The bottom line is this mistaken identity situation was something we very much think could have easily been avoided. Reporter cecilia, tonight, neither the city nor the hospital commenting on that lawsuit. Cecilia . Alex perez, thank you. Well turn next to a video going rival tonight. The tense moments between a black couple and a white contractor. When he showed up to their home flying a giant Confederate Flag on his suv, they turned him away. Why they now say this is a teachable moment. Heres abcs marcus moore. Reporter tonight, this video going viral, sparking conversation about free speech versus free will. Hi, you know what, i do apologize. I know youve come from a very long way. But were going to use someone else. Reporter allison and zeke browns doorbell camera capturing their exchange with the contractor they hired to repair a golf cart at their atlanta home. Shes upset with the flag. No, im beyond upset with the flag. Reporter the issue, this Confederate Flag waving in the back of the contractors truck. Every time, you know, you see that flag it just it actually stems fear. You never know what a person is willing to do, especially if they are promoting their hate in such a very vivid way. Reporter in the video, the contractor identified as michael offers to take the flag down. No, you dont need to take it down. You continue to believe what you need to believe, sir. Reporter he eventually drives off, that flag still waving. We reached out to that contractor, but have yet to get a response. And cecilia, the browns tell us that contractor later texted them saying he didnt know the flag was offensive to them. The browns telling us tonight they view this as a teachable moment. Cecilia . Okay, marcus, thank you. And there isnt a better day to become an american citizen. More than 7,500 people across the country sworn in this week. 44 of them from 26 countries taking the oath at a naturalization ceremony in washington today. Vice president mike pence was right there, telling the Group Welcome to the american family. And there is still much more ahead on world news tonight this fourth of july. Five children who dont know how to swim stranded, late at night, on a dock floating away. The daring rescue. Plus, the new black friday . Its one of the best times to hit the stores, from clothes to electronics. The holiday deals you can still catch in on. And look at this. The bike race known as the mountain of hell. 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Reporter its the fourth of july and the deals are on. Retailers aiming to making this years fourth look like christmas in july. July is becoming retails biggest month for sales. Were going to see discounts on apparel, electronics, home goods. Reporter deals on Patio Furniture and appliances, too. Best buy offering up to 40 off with up to 500 in gift card credit. And if youre shopping for a laptop, some apple macbook pros are up to 350 off. Find great summer trends at macys july 4th sale. Reporter and stores already clearing that summer inventory. Macys and old navy slashing prices by up to 60 . Discounts on apparel is really what customers should be looking at. The discounts are massive. Reporter and cecilia, many of these discounts run until sunday. But keep in mind, some retailers are going to be rolling out all new deals to compete with amazon prime day on july 15th and 16th. Cecilia . Well be on the lookout. Gio, thank you. 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Every few minutes, weve seen cal fire come by and conduct waterro this area and saw one structure potentially a eyhome, one in the mopping up p right now and do have the fire under control. You can see the images from a little bit ago. I want to bring thisac out to us right now because you know, there is on our way here, highway 87 is over here. And there were several at least two other brush fires that broke out around the same time on the side of highway 87 going northbound that caused a lot of traffic in the area. In fact, actually, if you can turn our camera, here is one of these cal fire water drops right here under way right now on Communications Hill. You can see that right there. So a full team effort here. At least two other brush fires on highway 87 we saw causing traffic on northbound highway 87. Does seem like they have the fires under control. We dont know how they started. Its a hot day here. A lot of people are out using fireworks. 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