The all the devastation left behind by this fire. In this case this family lost their home, they have been here for 25 years. This home was gone in a matter of minutes. I think this is really a real wakeup call. Reporter surrounded by some of the 3,000 firefighters working on the rocky fire, governor jerry brown warned this massive event could just be the prelude to many more. I think this is the beginning of the fire season. And its acting like its the end. So we have a real challenge in california. Reporter as firefighters worked to douse hot spots, cal fire reports the rocky fire is now 40 contained. But there is still concern warm and windy weather ahead could produce more trouble. The fire certainly has potential. Winds, dry conditions can blow embers over the line and we may see this afternoon interior parts of the fire may burn up. It was like a big explosion down there. Reporter wayne fishers house one of 39 destroyed. He told us he and his wife barely made it out as flames rac
Verydangerous situation. These days there is a lot of brown to go around. But there is a fear about fires and how quickly they can spread. Any kind of fire, we stand potential of a large fire within the bay area as well as other places in california. That is our concern now. Reporter with lightning in the forecast, by little rain expected throughout the bay cal fire crews are bracing for what could come. If we look at the current number of fires we have a long road ahead of us. Reporter this wildfire was caused by lightning a prime example of how high the flames can get. Cal fire has brought in additional equipment and support in the event if needed. The agency has called its available firefighters back to work meaning if theyre not on vacation theyre on the schedule. Of concern fires flaring up in remote areas. There are not a lot of people around to call 911. So seeing that report we can get resources out there quicker. Reporter a young fire season and challenging times ahead given t
Thunderstorms will be with us throughout the night and so far, were not sure where they can hit. Well take a look at the immediate bay area and adjacent regions in effectaaffect at 8 00. The possibility of thunderstorms producing dry lightning strikes. This is what we can expect. If the storms develop they can be accompanied by gusty winds that would occur near the storm. Taking a look now, you can see how pockets of moisture widely scattered from our south, and if these storms do materialize, the best chance would be in the south bay. Well keep watching that for you, dan . Thank you very much. The red flag warning in affect firefighters are gearing up for what could be a busy night. Chris . Reporter good evening, many local agencies will have crews on stand by tonight. Weve been talking about that dry lightning. If you take a look behind me were in the Silver Creek Valley area of san jose. And you can see how brown the hills have become. Firefighters say the dry lightning added with w
Arrive and reports of fires at an ordered research the need for that incident. Reporter we also tell you that the organ have more on what hellfires doing close here about dry lightning how common it is the bay area coming up tonight at 6. Pam cruzan these bayberry earned a light one been put out cal fire the the entire bay area and its not a fire occurs to them with a plan to do. Trylightning severe thunderstorms out here interdistrict being proactive and we of personal the staff more engines. But offduty personnel at home he will come in and set up another fire engine. Dianne we have the storm system off the coast there as you can see all. Week one at that and still giving a 30 percent chance of dry thunderstorms. And heres a storm checker right here currently right now off the coast between anywhere of 5 00 p. M. To 11 00 a. M. Tomorrow it could get the public thunderstorms. Outcry thunderstorms meaning not all thunderstorms produce showers. In this case the gravitation out there cou
This morning inside this Apartment Building in richmond hill. Police say a threeweekold boy discovered dead in a courtyard here. Neighbors aghast. Oh, my god, thats horrible. Thats terrible. Reporter police say it happened around 4 a. M. Here on 115th street and myrtle avenue. The infant who lived with his family on the fourth floor of the building. There was blood everywhere. Reporter she heard a noise outside her window this morning, went to the courtyard and made the discovery. Shaken, she called 911. They told me to go back in and do cpr. I cant, im sorry. Reporter cops are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Police sources tell us that the infant was thrown from his fourth floor apartment window. I was just shocked. Reporter sources say the infants father mohammed ahmed, his mother and two other adults and children were in the apartment when it happened. All were taken here to the 102 precinct for questioning. Sent a chill up my spine,its awful. Reporter the inf