Few days. As temperatures go up, so too does the risk of wildfire with hot, dry conditions earlier on the floor we talked with Cal Fire Division chief and he says that the shift in weather and fire danger in california this week was swift. What we are seeing right now is a rapid dry out of what we call our light flashing fuel. The grass is out there, it is a catch22. We had a great year of rain which is awesome for our reservoirs and Water Supplies but on the flipside its also more dangerous for fires to the small starts we are getting are starting to get larger quicker. As you can see over the last week we see about 150 new fires per week across the state which is an rapid increase than where we were a month ago. He says it is key for People Living in fire prone areas to be prepared by creating Defensible Space around the house. And also having a go bag ready with everything you need in case you have to evacuate. It really is remarkable how fast things dry out. We were talking a momen
Thought to homes were burned and they say it was only one. They are starting to ramp up a little bit. They say the fire is under control and one firefighter was injured because of the heat. We want to show you some video of the fire that started about 12 30 hills of san jose. Police chopper 2 was overhead. Firefighters say that home burned along with some vegetation. The power went out and shortly after that he went outside and saw the hillside behind his home on fire. Firefighters say there were reports of downed lines and their reporting those right now. About 60 firefighters responded and were able to control the fire. Firefighters say they were lucky they got it under control before the afternoon wind picked up. They have this morning. It has been a hot and dry fire season. We have had several large fires around the city and we have not had the ones happen in san jose justice. They are coming. Reporter one man who lived next door said he was homesick and was able to evacuate his on
Its july 7th. Steve paulsons right here so warmer today for some folks cooler tomorrow about the same as yesterday. Maybe down a little bit then much cooler tomorrow, no doubt about it. But today, cant find any fog unless youre down towards monterey. Temperatures already pretty mild to warm here. 50s and 60s. So it wont take longer. Theres not much of a breeze yet. Maybe later this afternoon, system moving into the north will start to work its way in here over the next 24 hours for a cooldown. But today its going to start off mild to warm and end up warm to hot for many, although maybe a late breeze here could take a few degrees off some of the sunday hot temperatures 70s, 80s and 90s. All right. Sallys here now and bay bridge toll plaza somewhere else. Lets start with the east bay steve but i will show the toll plaza because i always do starting with 8 to 80 though we do have slow traffic heading south into hayward from san leandro because of a crash in the area of 92 southbound. You
Deadline in the 2020 election interference case. Hes got until 5 00 p. M. This afternoon to respond to special counsel jack smiths request for a protective order. Smith is trying to block trump from disclosing evidence and making Public Comments that could intimidate witnesses or undermine the case. Smith asked the judge to step in after trump issued a vague threat on social media on friday. He wrote in all caps, quote f you go after me, im coming after you. This morning, were also keeping a close watch on Fulton County, georgia, where trump is facing another potential indictment for trying to overturn the election. The streets around the courthouse are being shut down as the grand jury considers charges. Trumps lawyer went on a media blitz and appeared on all five networks sunday morning. He floated a new defense for trump, alleged will pressuring mike pence and georgia officials to overturn the election results. Youre saying that asking is action. No, asking is aspirational. Asking i
Good monday morning, everyone. It is 8 00 a. M. Here on the east coast, 5 00 a. M. Out west. So happy to have Victor Blackwell with me this week. Glad to be here. Good weekend . Very good. We have a lot to get to. Breaking overnight, helicopters collide while fighting wildfires in california. Three People Killed including a fire chief. An investigation now underway. Plus, thousands of beyonce concertgoers forced to take shelter as severe storms swept through d. C. How much her tour spent to keep metro trains running. And simone biles is back. Blowing away the competition after a twoyear hiatus. This hour of cnn this morning starts right now. This is where we begin this morning. Donald trump just hours away from a crucial deadline in the 2020 election interference case. A federal judge has ordered him to respond to special counsel jack smiths request for a protective order by 5 00 today. Smith is trying to block trump from disclosing evidence and making Public Comments that could intimi