Residents have been forced to evacuate, many running as the fair came down the hill towards their homes. Heres a map of where the fire is burning in the community of cobb. Its burning so fast its challenging firefighters ability to warn residents of the danger. We have video to share with you. An abc news cameraman was allowed to stay there after the mandatory evacuations took place. House upon house burning, no sound except for the crackling for the flames. You will also notice there are no firefighters. People with possessions and memories gone in an instant. We wont know the extent of the damage in middletown until later today, but it will definitely substantial. And we received word the flame has destroyed at least one school, thats Middletown Christian school, a small private school that serves children from kindergarten through high school. We have this report from lake county. People frantically pled south on highway 29 at the valley fire stormed across lake county. It looked li
New video from an abc7 news viewer shows the wildfire in lake county that has charred thousands of acres and destroyed hundreds of homes and forced countless people to evacuate. Despite the disaster there are signs of progress. Thank you for joining us. Im ama daetz. Im dan ashley. Sky 7hd flew to lake county to get a good look at where they believe the fire started on saturday. Crews are focusing on this shed off high valley road in the community of cobb. The fire is under investigation and it is still out of control. 67,200 acres are burning and 585 homes have been destroyed. As we said signs of progress. But there is containment and some schools are reopening in the morning. Lets start with lilian kim who is live in middletown. It is difficult to process the word progress amid this destruction. But slowly and surely firefighters are gaining the upper hand. Crews spent the evening setting backfires on cobb mountain. The cold temperatures made it possible for firefighters to conduct t
Burns body was found yesterday. Clark says burns was having car trouble and couldnt make it out. He says his friend is usually at church on saturdays. That is the day the fire broke out. In a bad spot. Reporter clark says hes seen so much hoff within the community. Clark is one of the many waiting to be escorted to go back home for the first time. We tried three times yesterday. Reporter the program has been suspended as of yesterday afternoon. Resources now diverted at the scene of the fire and here, at the evacuation center. He had friends that were able to give him reassurance. A friend took a picture of our place to let us know the homes were still there. Reporter those were able to go back say they can rest easier knowing their family is standing guard. Very lucky. We didnt know anything about our house until we saw it. Were just fortunate to have our animals there, and our house is standing. Reporter its been an emotional roller coaster to say the least. Officials have been tryin
Luring a young girl to the van but he drove off when he saw the father. The man is hispanic, around 3040 years old with dark hair and a mustache, heavy set body and last seen wearing a baseball cap. His car is described as an older dark green minivan possibly a nissan model with rear tinted window. Police are asking then with information to report it as soon as possible and of course parents and staff, all on alert heading backtoschool this morning. Thank you, at 4 31. Today the 15yearold accused in the murder an 8yearold santa cruz girl is scheduled to be formally charged. Adrian gonzalez will be tried as an adult facing charges of murder, kidnapping and Sexual Assault in the death of his neighbor, Madyson Middleton whose body was found in a recycling bin in july. The prosecutors say he tied her up and assaulted her and standed her. There is a rally in her on. Matt keller will have more on that and what is expected in court at the tomorrow of the hour. Today, the suspect at the center
[thunder] the crack of lightning fills the skies over the east bay north of vanecia. Its part of some Strange Weather striking the bay area this weekend. Good morning, im Carolyn Tyler. Thanks for joining us on this sunday, october 4th. Lets start with a first look at the weather, heres meteorologist lisa argen. Hi, carolyn. All that is associated with an area of low pressure. About 1 30, 2 00 this morning that went over venire shaw, vallejo, and so lon no county. It indicates the active weather and still we are looking at hours from reno, south pass. The bay area the wind advisories have expired and we are looking at ton of sun while the moisture is in Southern California. The golden gate bridge, plenty of 50s. 59 in Mountain View and half moon bay. Temperatures will be warmer around the north bay. The east bay valleys will see some low 80s. Low 70s in San Francisco. Upper 70s across the bay, along with this nice fall weather. How long will it last . I will have the answer coming up.