The 800 block of East Cornwall street. This fire broke out just after 11 00 last night. Luckily no injuries are reported there. This morning, investigators are looking into an unexpected landing at philly international after the landing gear on a lufthansa jet got stuck and it forced the flight to turn back around. Nbc 10s jessie gary is live at the art. Lufthansa confirms the jet was dumping fuel, not just burning fuel. They were burning and dumping fuel to come back to the airport and land. All of this for passengers sitting on board, they say they were confused as to what was going on. Lets take a look at the video. Lufthansa flight lh427 took off around 5 45, bound for frankfurt, germany. A malfunction was detected with thec landing gear. It would not retract back gnat plane. The passengers tell nbc 10, the pilots tried to raise the gear but with no success, so they burned and dumped fuel, we just confirmed. The dumping as the plane is flying, coming out of both of the wings. Thats burning and dumping in progress. Anxious moments. 5,000 feet above chester county. We kept on circling around philadelphia until we finally landed. Were you nervous at all . Ill be honest, i started to cry a little. I was really nervous and i was praying because i was nervous. Reporter once on the ground about three hours later, passengers tried to collect their baggage. Insult to injury, the baggage carousal broke. They were eventually put up in hotels, rebooked on flights today and on tuesday. We heard from lufthansa, confirming it was a fuel dump. Now were trying to talk to them and get a better idea of what exactly happened with the landing gear. As soon as we hear more, well bring it to you. Live out of Philadelphia International airport, jessie gary, nbc 10 news. A sigh of relief for thousands this morning knowing their commute will not be a nightmare since septa rail workers are back on the job of a oneday strike. Katy zachry is live in the overbrook section of philadelphia. How are things looking this morning. Reporter so far, everything is looking great. If the strike had lasted into today, you would have 60,000 people scrambling to get to work. 60,000 people who rely on septas Regional Rail system every weekday morning, scrambling to find a way into work and home from work because the Regional Rail system would not be working. Fortunately, that is not the situation because president obama this weekend stepped in. Lets look at our video. 400 workers on saturday were striking and they are fortunately this morning back on the job. They were part of septas engineering and electrical unions who were striking. They spent the last four to five years without a contract. The sticking points, wage increases and pension contributions. The strike lasted less than 24 hours because governor tom core bet asked the president to create a board which in essence mediates between the two sides. Once the president ial emergency board was created, the workers who were striking had to return to the job. They did so yesterday. The trains ran yesterday without incident. We are anticipating no problems again this morning. Coming up at 5 00, ill give you a breakdown of the time line of negotiations expected with this president ial emergency board. Septa and both union sides. Katy zachry, nbc 10 news. Today were expected to get an update on the Veterans Affairs clinic in horschum. Pat mayan will visit the facility. And happening today in delaware, the senator will attend the opening of the new location of the division of motor vehicles. It will serve all of southern, new castle and northern kent county pop layings. The building replaces the new castle facility which has been in operation since 1965. Environmental and consumer groups in trenton will make a push for zero emissions vehicle sales. They support a bill which would permit electric Car Manufacturers to sell directly to residents. c tesla is fighting a decision that prevents this in court. There is evidence of the deteriorate i deteriorating issues in iraq. And Atlantic Citys newest edition. An announcement is expected in just a matter of hours. Its nothing like ac has scene before. A little bit of a breeze blowing this morning. Temperatures are falling at this hour. Were in the 50s and 60s. 64 degrees here at nbc 10. Saw some sunshine over the weekend. Its back today. There are things changing. The forecast, just ahead. Turn around every now and then i get a little bit hungry and theres nothing really good around turn around every now and then i get a little bit tired of living off the taste of the air turn around, barry finally, i have a manly chocolatey snack and fiber so my wife wont give me any more flack i finally found the right snack now your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley. Skies are completely clear. The temperature are coming down. With bright sunshine, its going to be a warmer day today. On the horizon, hotter weather. The first 90s of the season look like theyre just a day away. With that heat will come humidity and a chance of strong storms as the week progresses. Today we start off with clear skies and the numbers have dropped down to the 50s and 60s. 56 in allentown. Northeast philadelphia, 63 degrees and 59 degrees in Atlantic City. At the shore, starting to see a little bit of light heading into twilight right now. Suns coming up in less than an hour. Bright sunshine at the shore today with temperatures in the upper 70s for cape may. See high clouds to the north. More concerned about these into the hey high valley. That will provide us with a chance of showers late tonight. But the threat doesnt look very big. In fact, future weather suggesting that its not much of a threat at all. 3 00 this afternoon, look how clear it is for our area. Well be in the upper 80s. By late in the afternoon, the clouds build to the west. Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms but as those clouds move into the philadelphia area, well get clouds but at 9 00, its looking less likely that well see any storms this evening. There will be more chances as the week goes on. Today, sunny and warm, 80s this afternoon. Yesterdays high traur w temperature was 82 degrees. This is just the beginning. The heating continues, the sevenday forecast, well look at 90s when i come back. 4 39 right now. Heres jillian mele with the roads. We have no delays to report on any of the majors, majors are clear of any delays. We do have an accident in nor s norristown and downed tree in conshohocken. For that accident in norristown, its located at trooper road and potshop road. Its a vehicle on its side. You could see lane restriction in that area, especially once police get out there. Well keep you updated. A live look outside, 76 with the interchange at 202, eastbound will take you 14 minutes and the same time frame if youre traveling on 76 westbound. Tracy . As bill just told us, the weather is heating up this week. That will make the beach a popular place. Atlantic citys about to get a beach like nothing its ever seen before. Details are expected to be announced in a matter of hours. And one citys new plan to launch a war on rats. Well explain. The answer to treating your dogs fleas and ticks is staring you right in the face. Nexgard, from the makers of frontline® plus. Its the only soft, beefflavored chew that kills both fleas and ticks. Vets recommend it. And dogs, well, theyre begging for it. Nexgard is for dogs only. And hasnt been evaluated for use in pregnant, breeding or lactating dogs. Reported side effects include vomiting, dry flaky skin, diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures. Recommended by vets. Loved by dogs. From the makers of frontline plus. Hears a live look at center city from our center at the comcast center. Happening today, the greater Atlantic City gay, lesbian, transgender alliance. The mayor will join in unveiling the lgbt friendly beach at park place. Another event that well learn more about today, the sandblast weekend, july 18th through the 20th. Organizers call it the largest midatlantic gay and lesbian beach party. Chuck schumer is calling for black boxes in all tractortrailers in the wake of the deadly crash that injured comedian Tracey Morgan and killed his friend. They say the truck driver hadnt slept in more than 24 hours. Schumer wants the department of transportation to move ahead with a plan to require electronic logging devices in tractortrailers. They would log the number of hours truckers drive and show whether they take mandatory breaks. With a black box in the cab of truck, well know if the truck driver drove more than 11 hours a day. If he or she took a half hour off as theyre supposed to that 11 hours and if they drove more than 70 hours a week. Senator schumer says drivers currently do those records by hand and have an incentive to provide false information. Morgan remans hospitalized. The truck driver is charged with homicide by auto. This morning, pressure is mounting on president obama to use military force against militants in iraq. Militants have taken over a third town and are now threatening the capital city of baghdad. As nbc 10 National Correspondent tracie potts reports, u. S. Troops and ships are already moving into the region. Reporter this morning, dozens of u. S. Military personnel are helping secure our embassy in iraq, moving state Department Workers out of baghdad as islamic militants close in on the capital. We need to do something to stop their momentum. We need air power immediately to stop the advance toward baghdad. With iraqi soldiers abandoning their post, shiite militias are now taking up arms against isis, the Al Qaedalinked group that seized part of northwestern iraq, a dozen people died in an explosion sunday. Pictures unverified show iraqi soldiers and recruits being executed. Lawmakers are urging president obama to get involved, fast, to send a message. You intend to do harm to america or americans, were going to come after you, bring a ring of fire on you you hope that never happens. Three u. S. Ships have been sent to the persian gulf. Secretary of state john kerry is calling our allies in the region, saudis, jordan, qatar for help. This administration has repeatedly underestimated the threats that are faced by america. Reporter a threat lawmakers fear could hit home. The next 9 11 is coming from here. Reporter the state department called thosec pictus of mass executions horrible. The United Nations called them deeply disturbing and says its ready to act. Tracie potts, nbc news, washington. This morning we have video of a Police Officer in Rio De Janeiro who appears to fire a shot at world cup protesters. Take a look at this. You can see the officer pull out his pistol and shoot the weapon at demonstrators last night near one of soccer stadiums. Some protesters threw molotov cocktails. In san antonio, fans fill the streets after the spurs won the championship. They beat lebron james and the heat. The spurs wrapped up the series in just five games. People are paying tribute to legendary radio host kasey ka m kasem. He was a longtime host of american top 40 and the voice of shaggy on scooby doo. In his final months, his children from his first wife fought a bitter legal battle with his second wife over control of his care. He was 82 years old. A fathers day visit turns tragic after a fastmoving fire tears through a home in newark, killing six people there. A teen and his mother and four of their relatives were killed early yesterday morning after this fire destroyed the home and spread to another. The two, the mother and the teen, were in town to honor his father who was killed two years ago in a bicycle accident. Everyone in the neighboring home made it out safely. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. And a fastmoving wildfire in Central California dled in size overnight and is threatening hundreds of homes there. Officers spent the last several hours urging nearby residents to evacuate. Crews are trying to get the fire under control before drier, hotter weather moves in and its unclear right now what sparked that fire. New york city is getting ready tore a war on rats. Starting next month, inspectors will be plugging up rat holes and dropping poison in rodent tunnels as part of the citys latest effort to attack the rat population which some experts say could be as high as 16 million. Now your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley. Getting ready for a Beautiful Day but a warmer one. Center stay, adventure aquarium. Many of the suburbs in the 50s right now. It is calm but that will change. A southerly wind will develop, help warm things up, including the coastline, the jersey shore. See a few high clouds. This is the view from the marquise lafayette hotel. Another nice day. The warmer this afternoon, it will be dry during the day. The radar screen, however, showing some showers. It doesnt look impressive, does it . With those showers, clouds and afternoon heating will allow for more shower development with that line of clouds that will be moving toward our area. If we get any showers and thats questionable at this point, it will be late tonight. During the day, completely dry. Nice anden isny, too, along the coast lien. Temperatures into the 70s to near 80 degrees this afternoon. And inland, the temperatures go higher than that. Yesterdays high temperature, 82 degrees. Upper 80s for philadelphia with plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a southwesterlyc breeze. That wind willing up to 10 miles an hour, just enough to boost temperatures today. If thats not warm enough for you, you dont have to wait much longer, here come the 90s. Tomorrow, 92 degrees. Then the humidity on the increase could lead to storms for wednesday and thursday. In fact, the chance of showers and thunderstorms will stay with us even into the weekend. The 90s finally break on thursday and then its 80s, lower 80s for saturday and sunday. Bad news so far at 4 50 this monday morning we had an accident, weve had a road closures because of a downed tree but i believe the majors are pretty open. Lets get an update from meteorologist i just called you a meteorologist, jillian. I really liked the weather this weekend. The majors are completely clear. Were not reporting accidents or delays on the major highways. We have other problems, including norristown, trooper road at potshop road. And conshohocken, balligomingo road is closed near front street. Speeds are looking pretty good, mid50s. Thats as drivers pass cottman. For drivers in bucks county, a live look at route 1 right at pennsylvania avenue. Its quiet there as well. Vai. Happening today, a new Community Health center in camden. There will be a ceremony for the 4. 7 million project, Hope Community hope center. It will provide care for the homeless and disadvantaged throughout camden county. Theres a 50,000 grant available out there as well as two 25,000 grants. We want to help your good ideas and turn them into great ones. Politics are being accepted until august 8th. For more information and to apply, go to nbc10. Com. And up next, the new survey that suggests mans best friend could be your phones worst enemy. And a jet ski ride that police say was anything but recreational. Those stories and more, straight ahead on nbc 10 news today. The National Constitution center is preparing for a summer project. The 42 lifetime statues will be wrapped. The statues will stay under wraps all summer to keep them safe. 4 54 right now. A dirt bike rider remains in Critical Condition after he crashed into a car in north frd. Here police say he ran a red light at 10th and dawson. The car did have the right away. The rider suffered head injuries and a broken leg. The driver of the car was not hurt. Philadelphia police are looking for a gunman who shot a person and several parked cars in the stays olney neighborhood. You can see the shell casings on the ground. The vick was shot in the leg and is expected to recover. From our trend bureau, the brother of former trenton mayor is expected to report to prison to start serving his sentence on corruption charges. According to the trentonian, hes expected to start serving a 30month sentence. Hes filed an appeal and is asking to remain free during the process. A ruling is expected by wednesday. Theres no word on when tony mack will begin serving his prison sentence. Vice President Joe Biden will visit the u. S. Mexican Border this week after hundreds of children have been crossing the border without their parents. Officials say the Vice President will meet with leaders from guatemala, honduras and el salvador. There is a flood alert in the brazilian city where the u. S. Soccer team will play in the world cup tonight. Officials have declared the alert following several days of near continuous rains. The city received its average rainfall for the month of june in just the time between early friday and yesterday. No deaths or injuries have been reported. Kfc corporation is investigating if an employee in jackson, mississippi, asked a 3yearold to leave a restaurant because her facial injuries were frightening other diners. Victoria w. Lixt is recovering from a pitbull attack in april. Kfc is also giving 30,000 toward her medical bills and posted an apology on their website. The homeowner, 66yearold Beverly Mitchell died. Police say the first floor was piled waist high with clutter and they didnt even realize at firsd that the floor had collapsed. Mitchells body was found while they were removing debris with a backhoe. Three minutes before 5 00. Starbucks is offering its work the opportunity to earn an Online College degree at a discounted rate. The coffee chain has partnered with Arizona State university to offer the program to employees who work at least 20 hours a week which makes about 135,000 workers eligible. The employees can pick from a wide range of degrees that arent necessarily related to their starbucks work. You may want to protect your smartphone from your dog or cat. A new survey shows that 28 Million People say their pet has damaged an electronic device. The survey was conducted by fair trade. Pets most often damage power cords, which pose an electric shock risk. A colorado man is fighting for the right to fly his flag. David renner owns 13 different flags, and he likes to fly them outside his home. According to his home eners association, the only flag allowed is the American Flag that has 50 stars and 13 stripes. He says he is consulting an attorney. And take a look at this video. It catches a man crossing into the u. S. Illegally on a jet ski. They see about a dozen jet ski jumpers across the rio grand into texas every day. Only about 40 of them are ever captured. This man got to the other side and then just walked away freely. Youre watching nbc 10 news. Nbc 10 news today at 5 00 a. M. Starts right now. Nbc 10 news starts now. Unexpected landing. A transatlantic flight is forced to return to philadelphia and circle above the suburbs. Well tell you the mechanical issue that forced the pilot to dump fuel as a precaution. And septa Regional Rail trains are rolling right now. The day long strike is over but the dispute over rail workers contracts continue. And beach weather is here as we take a live look at cape may. Its just getting light out there. It may warm into the high 80s today. Hotter weather still ahead later in the week. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to nbc 10 news today. Im vai sikahema. Im tracy davidson. Lets start with meteorologist bill henley in the First Alert Weather Center and find out about the heat. Bill . Temperatures in the 80s yesterday over the weekend. Yesterday, 82 degrees but it will be warmer today. Its part of a warming trend that will take the region into the 90s for the first time this season. A few high clouds over Citizens Bank park, no game today but there will be plenty of sunshine for all outdoor activities. No sign of showers today. This morning its cool. We drive down into the 50s and 60s. 61 in northeast philly, 55 pore pottstown. Millville is 56 degrees. Trentons is dropped into the 50s as well. 58 degrees there. Stand by for a sunny one today. Thats a clear view of center city. Bright sunshine, 68 at 7 00. By 9 00 well be in the low 70s. Look at the warmup, between 9 00 and noon. The temperatures will still be climbing. Well go neighborhood by neighborhood to show you what to expect today when i come back. Jillian mele has your monday morning traffic. Starting off in the Lehigh Valley where things are quiet up there. This is route 22 at airport road. Traffic moving along just cfin. 78 is clear, so is the northeast extension. This is 76 out near route 202. 76 is still clear the entire length of way