chagrin of the local sheriff s deputies. so far no injuries to report, but this fire burning out of control, zero percent containment. you showed us and said you can usually see the mountains behind you. we can see the smoke, but it doesn t look like you are close to the front lines, why won t they let the media get closer, is it for safety? reporter: we are 15 miles north of the main fire, and several years ago a number of people died on a wildfire. since then access to the front lines of wildfires, at least in the national forestland, has been limited. so it is burning towards us, but they have set up a command post here about 15 miles north and are not letting anybody, us or homeowners, back into the firestone. jared, thank you very much. stay safe. i m sure we ll be coming back to you as well. we ll get to our meteorologist jacqui jeras here in a moment to tell us about the weather conditions there and what to expect. but joining me now by phone is scott hunt, he