Violence in the middle east and elsewhere. For american citizens there is a security cost in the near term. And israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu ed he was profoundly grateful and called it an important step towards peace. The controversial decision of President Trump continues at 6abc. Com. And we posted opinions on what it means moving forward and the security concerns being raised tonight. Mccall Elementary School in philadelphia was placed on lock down this morning after officials discovered that a student brought in a loaded gun. Action news reporter, sara bloomquist, is live at the school on south 7th street in society hill. Sara what happened there . Reporter jim, the 13yearold was taken into Police Custody without any problem after the loaded gun was found in the School Building this morning. I am told by a source that the 7th grader is telling investigators that he found the weapon. He still will face charges because i am told he will bring it into the School Building
Day of rage. Fresh turmoil over President Trumps decision to officially recognize jerusalem as israels capital. More World Leaders condemning the move. Those stories plus the massive new lawsuit facing Harvey Weinstein. Why we are flooding this house on purpose. And shoplifting suspects speed away from a mall dragging cu wildfires on the today show the race is on to find them today, thursday, december 7, 2017. We want to get right to the breaking news, the raging wildfires in Southern California. Four major blazes burning out of control right now. The largest is the thomas fire. It has destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings around ventura around los angeles. Then theres the creek fire in northern los angeles, another sweeping through belair and then the rye fire near santa clarita. Theyve prompted the evacuation of more than 200,000 people. Officials expect more will be ordered . Thats because these potentially catastrophic winds that briefly died down on wednesday returned overnigh
Condemnation. A potentially deadly chemical banned for most uses in europe is still a common ingredient in paint stripper sold in the u. S. This morning, the family of a worker who died using methylyn chloride speaks out. Plus, we have the list of the safest cars for 2015. Find out why only 15 vehicles received the highest rating. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This fires such a monster firefighter, telling people it may be a matter of life and death. Southern california threatened by historic wildfires. Flames lighting up the sky. Not a break in sight. Fierce winds ramping back up. That means very, very high fire danger. Ive never seen anything like this. I was expecting to see snow on the mountain and now the things on fire. Now calling on al franken to resign amid Sexual Harassment allegationings. This morning, he is expected to make an announcement about his future. You need to draw a line in the sand and say none of it is o
Just after she disappeared. Theres Nothing Holding me back and the da vinci code cracked. The mystery buyer of that 450 million masterpiece finally revealed and where is the most expensive painting in the world headed . Good morning, america. There is a lot going on this thursday morning. Front and center those devastating wildfires in california. They are on the move. More than 110,000 acres already destroyed and there are new concerns about when. Want to take another look at the fire right outside Six Flags Magic Mountain park in santa clarita. Wow. Wow. And a lot of people are talking about this piece of video right here. See this man . Apparently trying to save a rabbit. So close to the flames. But everyone just doing whatever they can to help. Such a dangerous situation right now. You can see so many people are trying to escape and their cars are surrounded by flames on one of the busiest highways in the country. That right there is the 405 right in the middle of los angeles. Our
And the situation is likely to get worse. Unfavorable weather conditions fueling the flames. Sot tim chavez cal fire officialtheres a lot of potential for some large fire growth on the north and west side of this fire in the next 24 to 48 hours. More than 100 thousand acres already scorched, and Officials Say containment is minimal. Sot chief Ralph Terrazas lafdthis predicted wind event should last through saturday so we have several days before we are out of the woods. Emotions running high as fires wreaking havoc in los angeles and ventura counties. Sot ventura residenti dont know what im going to do right now. I cant think right because everything is burned down to the ground. Here a heroic moment as one man risking his life to save a wild rabbit from the flames on highway 1. More than 260 public and Charter Schools in the Los Angeles Area are closed throughout the rest of the week. And Health Officials advise residents to limit their outdoor time because of the smoke. Sot los angel