Alameda and contra costa counties is now the second largest fire in california history more than 367,000 acres have burned containment is up to 30 it is followed closely though by the l lightning complex in the north bay which has burned more than 360,000 acres in Sonoma Napa Solano lake and yolo counties containment their climb to 33 and the czu lightning complex fires in san mateo and santa cruz counties has burned 81,000 acres with containment reaching 21 altogether these fires have burned more than 800,000 acres, lets start with more details from cal fire on each of these complex fires, the largest one were monitoring. In terms of acreage is the scu lightning complex fire 5 people have been hurt in that fire. So far it spend the least destructive in terms of Property Damage, 20 have been destroyed 6 have been damaged but more than 20,000 structures are still threatened the second largest wildfire burning right now in anchorage and 3rd largest in state history is the lnu lightning c
With the National Guard about providing reinforcements as an already devastating wildfire season. Threatens to get even worse. The scu fire complex is the second largest fire in state history. Scorching now more than 365,000 acres containment is up to 20 . Its followed closely in size historically and currently by the lnu complex fire which has burned more than 356,000 acres in the north bay that complex is 27 contained and then theres the czu complex in the Santa Cruz Mountains thats burned. But 80,000 acres and containment has grown to 19 altogether these local fires have burned about 800,000 acres in just over a week all right, lets get a closer look at each of those major we start off with the scu lightning complex and. Contra costa Alameda Santa clara, san joaquin and stanislaus counties more than 365,000 acres have been scorched in the fires are 20 contained tonight, 5 people have been injured 3 1st responders and 2 others more than 20,000 structures are threatened. Now that lnu
In decades. Cal fire says that more than 400 structures have been. Burned to the ground 32 are looking at damage. Converse Taylor Bisacky is live for us in Scotts Valley to bring us up to date. Whats the latest taylor. The key here in Scotts Valley were seeing a lot of Emergency Personnel a lot of First Responders coming and going but some of that action starts about 11 miles west of here. I travel towards that area today and eventually landed in bonny doon and this is what youll see a shot some video from earlier and making my way over that way youll see a lot of dark plumes of smoke coming from the mountains and as i headed towards that direction. I eventually had felt an empire road where flames are still active. Theres many hot spots on both sides of the road so it makes it a little unnerving driving through that area you also would see a lot of fallen trees thankfully. I did see plenty of firefighters nearby the watching over that area now through the flames and smoke erode youll
Park and san jose Municipal Stadium. Not where we would expect to see this sort of thing. You can see from sky ranger overhead the flooding is up to the headlights on the cars underneath that second story apartment there, and we do know that we have several crews there on the scene. There is a map to give you a little perspective on where this is happening. Weve seen the water go higher than the white picket fences on the bottom of your screen to zbicgive you a sense how high its gotten. You see the yellow tape behind you and the boats over your shoulder, michelle. Tell us whats happening. Reporter sam, its a really frustrating and scary situation for all the people who live in this development. I talked to a girl only ten years old. She said they woke up and saw the water approaching. You can see what were looking at right now. The Fire Department is going by paddling in boats. They are going door to door, knocking on everyones door making sure people are safe and evacuated. After the
Evacuated. People living along the entire coyote creek told to get out. Creek levels continue to go rise at this moment. Good morning. Thank you for joining us. Im sam brock alongside kari hall and mike inouye. As we see, there are major problems in terms of folks and their commute. And their Public Safety as well. Lets talk about these closures. A live look as you showed a couple of seconds ago. This is 101. First you notice the roadway completely empty. That has happened at any bay area freeway at any time. This coming up towards 680 and 280. Usually this is the spot where we talk you about the first burst of traffic to san hoe is say. Do not worry. This is not a fire. This is industrial. This is exhaust coming off. This is the 280 680 coming off the golf course. This stretch of closure here until it reopens your alternate is 280 and 87. They will take you past all the closures. 87 typically is crowded during the morning commute. This is going to ripple down the south bay until this