Lets talk about the other wildfire near rodeo, burned at least 230 acres and forced the closure of the coming skyway. Thats the link between highway 4 in contro costa county. That came dangerously close to some homes. Some people said they grabbed whatever they could and evacuated as quickly as possible. One man said the smoke started coming right into his house. Right away, we got the kids out and got them in our van. I took a look in the back, and sure enough, there was a big fire coming out from the freeway. Just in time to get the kids out. Interstate 880 scorched an area around an oil refinery, but no evacuations have been ordered. Around 2 00, a fire erupted on 680 that led to all of the south bound lanes being closed. That fire burned about five acres before it was brought under control. In santa clara county, the cruz fire burns near gilroy. 2,000 acres have been destroyed. That fire is 20 containd. Some structures have been destroy and evacuations are in place. Fires burning n
Because there are multiple fires erupting across the bay area tonight, one of those fires is burning dangerously close to the benicia bridge. While in the south bay another fire is forcing people to evacuate their homes. Good evening, thanks much for joining us here on kron 4 news at 6 im Justine Waldman and we have a team of reporters following all these breaking news stories of all these fires are erupting across the bay area right now strong winds are fueling the flames will talk to lawrence about that well go to the south bay first 4 firefighters continue to battle the crews fire thats burning in gilroy evacuation orders are still in effect there. But first we go to the east bay where there are 2 fires burning right now one is in benicia the other rodeo and thats where we find kron fours tell the sacking she joins us live now with more on the progress that crews have made just in the past hour at the she seen that shes at right now they and just seeing as you mentioned as you could
For much of the afternoon as fire crews battled a fire. Bridge traffic was rerouted on to 780. The bridge has now reopened. The cause of either fire has not been determined. Fire reduce crews in the south bay continue to battle one wildfire while cleaning up after another. The most active is the cruz fire, burning east of gilroy. Currently its only 0 contained. Effort started yesterday, not far from another fire, the park fire, which forced dozens of evacuations in morgan hill. That fire is now 80 contained. Maureen nailer has more on the progress being made. Reporter the firefighting on the cruz fire continued for a second day near gilroy. It is close to ranches north of highway 152, and east of highway 101. A an orange glow lit up the area november night as crews benefited from higher calmer winds. Two structures have already gurned with 30 for threatening according to fire officials. And for the second day in a row, waterdropping planes and helicopters helped crews on the ground. In
Now the shooting happened after an 11 hour standoff with that gunman. It took place in the quote normally Quiet Community of nights and we have it here on the map specifically was on green acres lane in nights in right off highway 4 and lone tree way. Kron fours reyna harvey is live at the Sheriffs Office with an update of whats going on right now. Theyre good morning that investigation continues, but those 3 deputies were shot 2 of those deputies had to be taken to a hospital because of their injuries this all resulted from a Domestic Violence call those deputies were answering were going to show you that scene from yesterday you can see the deputies, arriving on scene this is in the 1700 block green acres lane in night stunned. When a man barricaded himself inside of a home with a woman now that woman told deputies that the gunman was holding her hostage. She said the man a broken her ribs import gasoline on her while threatening to set her on fire on a contra costa Sheriffs Office s
To that. There is an item that is on for later on the agenda, related to missiontomission bay project and it really speaks to a lot of what you are raising supervisor fewer and i share those concerns. Well do a Racial Equity analysis and kickoff a Community Realm planning process that will be completed over the next year to two years and its really looking into a lot of things that you are raising and obviously the original plan here was done long before i was supervisor and this is a more minor weak to it but its something that we share those concerns and want to make sure were looking very closely at them and i appreciate you raising them. Supervisor yee i dont see anybody else on the roster. Madam clerk, are there any lets open up for Public Comment. Thank you mr. President. The board of supervisors will now hear public testimony remotely and regarding the redevelopment plan amendment for Mission Bay South blocks 2932. If you call in earlier, and you can now press star 3 and you wil