Good morning from the studio 57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. Overnight at least four major wildfires burned out of control in Southern California, one in the heart of los angeles. There is no relief in sight. Conditions today are expected to be extreme. One fire official said gusting 80mileperhour winds could create unprecedent fire danger. About 200,000 people have been ordered to evacuate. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and for the First Time Ever a purple forecast has been issued for a wind index. That is the most severe warning. Kenneth craig is there where the most destructive fire is. Good morning, kenneth. Reporter good morning. take a look behind me. You can see whatir are dealing with. This fire has doubled in size from yesterday forces more people out of their homes. As thousands continue to evacuate, thousands of miles of fire, this man was trying to save a bunny from flames alongside the highway. After two days of massive wildfires that have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres, res denltds have been told to embrace for the worse. Its going to continue for several days if not worse. The weather conditions predicted for today are just about the worstcase scenario. The brush burning index, thats the number we rate for a brush fire. For tomorrow its 296. This is the highest number ive ever seen in my career. Reporter proof it doesnt discriminate. Homes in bellaire have been reduced to rubble. Thousands more in the region are still in harm i was expecting this year to see snow on that mountain and now the things on fire. Reporter the fire is still raging taking over hillsides as it makes its way toward oh high. Some are being allowed back in their homes or whats left of them. Devastated and every friend weve talked to is in the same boat. Reporter the wind is expected to die down although they say it will create a fire condition at least until saturday. This fire is only 5 contained in nearby by ojai. They have trolleys nearby to evacuate residents if they need to. Thank you so much, ken jeekt firefighters in Southern California are battling flames being stoked by unrelenting winds. Paul deanno o with a strong area of pressure from the north and to the south south california nearly in a wind tunnel and if anything the wind will get stronger today with wind gusts as high as 80 miles an hour. The winds impacting los angeles and ventura county. Wind gusts as high as 80 miles an hour and relative humidity likely dropping into the single digits. The fire condition may get worse today and is horrible all week long. A significant threat for all of the fires that have already sarted and air quality in the specific areas dealing with the smoke. Theyll have hazardous air quality. Im meteorologist paul deanno for cbs news. Ahead on cbs this morning, well hear from tom porter, the Southern Region chief for cal fire whos managing the fight against three of the major fires in Southern California. This morning the only government ts president trumps decision to declare jerusalem as israels capital is israel. President Mahmoud Abbas said the u. S. Abdicated its role as a mid east peace broker. Arabs and muslims and many other allies condemn the decision. [ chanting ] on the gaza strip protesters took to the streets and the state department issued an updated worldwide caution to citizens abroad. Major garrett has more. We cannot solve problems by making the same failed assumptions and repeating the same failed strategies of the past. President trumps recognition of jerusalem as the capital of israel rejects the policy of previous president s and the recommendations of his secretaries of state and defense. This is a long overdue lasting agreement. But Administration Officials could point to no evidence that this shift in policy will accelerate peace talks. Mr. Trumps soninlaw jared kushner. In an appeal to his Christian Conservative base, candidate trump promised the move. He started that effort which is expected to take at least four years. A new embassy when completed will be a magnificent tribute to peace. The president made his decision last week at the urging of Vice President mike pence. Pence himself a Christian Conservative and staunch supporter of israel will travel to the region later this month. There will, of course, be disagreement and dissent regarding this mr. Trump said he would not dictate the terms of the Peace Agreement allowing them to do it if thats what the palestinians and they agreed to. This should call forth the best state in humanity, lifting our sights, not pulling us back and down. Senior Administration Officials anticipate the palestinians will, quote, blow off some steam, unquote, before realizing the u. S. Is central to any durable peace deal and with this move, they say, the president is signaling the contours of that ultimate deal will get worse, not better, the longer the palestinians wait. Major garrett, cbs news, the white house. Amid growing allegations of Sexual Misconduct senator al franken plans to make an announcement today. Last night he tweeted he will not make a decisio hell resign but all signs point that way. After a seventh woman made a claim, franken lost the support of many democrats. The knew mer rossty and the types of complaints, it would probably be in the best interest. More than a dozen Senate Democrats are calling for franken to step down as is the head of the democratic party. Ahead on cbs this morning, one of the senators calling for al frank on the resign, bernie sanders. Also in washington, donald trump jr. Isnt talking. He testified before the House Committee yesterday. He refused to answer questions about conversations he had with his father in 2016 about the meeting with the russia lawyer. He cited Attorney Client privilege. Larry nassar, the former scheduled to be sentenced today. Numerous female gymnasts including members of the u. S. Olympic team have accused nassar of sexual abuse, some lasting years. Under the plea deal nassar could receive a deal of a men mum of 27 years. And there was a road rage shoot outon a busy houston street. Two men eninvolved in an accident pulled out guns and starting shooting. One woman was injured and another was taken into custody. Its unclear what sparked the disturbance. Coming up on the morning news, expanding house rights. The house votes on a controversial gun bill and a warning for women who take Birth Control pills. This is the cbs morning news. Jooirngs pepsoriasis does that. It was tough getting out there on stage. I wanted to be clear. 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Breaking news right now at 4 256789 celebrations in the 4 25. Celebrations in the street. And on social media. After marijuana equality passes in Marriage Equality passes in australia. I know its going to take time. Were going to find out later today when senator al franken making his major makes his major announcement on capitol hill. Plus new rules for some of hollywoods most famous faces in light of growing Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault allegations. Wildfires rage in Southern California. Back here at home, a cold snap is coming for us. Miri marshall back from her staycation tracking the drop in temperatures. Good morning. It was a very relaxing staycation, glad to be back but by now the buzz word flurry, flakes have been hitting your ears. Yes. Thats whats heading our way. But honestly doesnt look like a big deal. 44 degrees and cloudy outside right now with the dew point at 22. Then weve got some dry air in place. Winds out of the westnorthwest at 10 miles per hour. So we are looking at the possibility of that making its way in. Today well top out right around the 50degree mark. Youll notice the chance for a shower or flurry later on friday night and the best place to see it is fa southerned many. Thats southern maryland. Thats going to be tracked for you coming up. We have an accident closing down now both directions the problem here at the tractor trailer is overturned. And its lost part of its load. Its carrying some meat. Theres some meat out there on the road but also a lot of crews trying to clean up fuel that spilled as well. By route 179 or exit 29 both directions blocked. Thats not the only area im watching especially on the traffic land cameras, trying the figure out where eave to figure out where we have a camera. But also route 410 we have a closure here both east and westbound between New Hampshire avenue and rigs road. Lets get to you three stories that we broke after you went to bed. Australias parliament approved same sex marriage overnight according to the bbc. The bill sailed through Parliament Without any amendments after australians supported the reform in voluntary National Poll this year. Also breakingws stars in front and behind the screen will have to follow new rules temperature academy sent out a memo to members late last night letting them know about a new code of conduct. It all comes following Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault allegation against people like Harvey Weinstein and actor kevin spacey. Senator al franken is expected to make a major announcement today on the senate floor. This comes after several Democratic Senators called on franken to resign yesterday over allegations of Sexual Misconduct. Mostly female. A former aide claims franken tried to forcibly kiss her back in 2006. And thats a quick look at whats going on. The news at 4 30 starts right now. Good morning, thank you for joining us, im jan jeffcoat. Im larry miller. Thursday friends. The weekend in sight. Finally. All right lots to get to this morning. Miri marshall back from her staycation this morning with a check of the forecast. Hey miri. Mode. Im this is my monday. Oh. Boo. Its not bad. Its great to be back. Relaxing to have a few days to sleep in past 1 00 a. M. Good morning everybody. 44 degrees and cloudy out there right now. Of course were all buzzing about the potential for some flakes and flurries to make their way in. I want to fast forward to today at 6 00 p. M. You can still see some clouds out there. Notice how those snow showers line up out west over oakland and reston, maryland and also cumberland. So if youre heading in that direction, you will notice some flakes and flurries there by this evening. Thats looking like outside snow showers out west of us and then we advance the clock a little further to friday because thats going to be the better chance to see some flurries come around here. But the best place to see them will be in southern maryland. For us, honestly think just miss out on the action altogether friday night. But this is what were seeing. This is at 12 30. In the afternoon. It is cloudy out there. As you advance the clock more youll notice at the bomb right the showers are well off coast, well to the south. And if you dont have any moisture. Even in you have cold air if you have cold air, you wont get that snow or flurry. Thats why the chance is so small and not really overhyped about getting that moving in our area. So today, high temperatures 47 to 52 degrees. Partly cloudy. A bit chilly out there with winds out of the westnorthwest up to 10 miles per hour. Ellen . Miri three closures going on right now. One on route 50 over the bay bridge this morning. By exit 29. Route 179. Both directions closed because of an overturned tractor trailer that has lost its load. It was carrying some meat. And that is now out on the roads. So theyre trying to pick that up. Plus we have some fuel that spilled with this as well. Thats why route 50 in both directions blocked this morning from annapolis going over the bridge right now. You cant make it. Also if you are inside the beltway on route 410 we have a