Resources to make sure they could contain the fire. This is the area it is problematic every year. We went ahead and dispatched an additional engine just from the get go. And as the units were responding and we saw the smoke intensifying we bumped it up to a second alarm quickly and third when we arrived on scene, from there we switched over we have gone to four and called in assistance from strike teams. We saw the smoke and ashes falling over the house. We wanted to see what was going on to see if we were in danger. There are people watering their houses and their cars and their lawns. When i talked to my brother he was very very worried the way he was speaking i thought the whole house was on fire. I rushed down he couldnt talk on the phone he was fighting the fire when i got here he was in the backyard. He was out of there fighting the fire is dangerous i am shocked from what i have seen. That is kind of crazy. I hope all of my neighbors are doing okay. It is really kind of scary.
Classes scheduled for later this morning. Reporting live in larkspur, abc7 news. Developing news. Two members of an iconic bay area band, tower of power, remain hospitalized this morning after being hit by an amtrak train in oakland. David garibaldi and marc van wage were hit last night just minutes before they were scheduled to perform. Officials say the two crossed the tracks while the warning guard arms were down. Both men are said to be responsive. Their manager said this morning they will release an update on their condition later today. Last nights shows were immediately canceled and youre looking at facebook video of the band performing earlier this week. Power of power is compromised of about a dozen musicians. It formed in oakland in 1968. Soenlss Fire Department confirmed overnight deicing fluid is what sickened a Flight Attendant on a flight from seattle. Thats what passengers told Katie Marzullo once that plan planded. Reporter you can see the large Emergency Response that
Ago. They said they cant get this maintenance vehicle to start. And it is stuck on the tracks between macarthur and 19th street station. That is a terrible spot to have those trains not able to pass through. So basically, everyone trying to get from the east bay to San Francisco, not able to do that, and vice versa. We have not gotten any new information, so that is still major delay. That is squlus starting to have a Ripple Effect and that is over a 20minute delay right now. Live look outside bay bridge camera were totally socked in this morning, dense fog. Not only here, mike, but also in the trivalley, the central valley, and parts of the north bay too. Its really starting to move around. Ill show you some of the thickest spots when we come back and do the next weather in about 7 minutes. Its dry, no need for the umbrella this morning. Thats not going to hamper your commute. The wetness out there, because there isnt any for once. So lets talk about, you can see from the east bay hil
To expect delays out here. If you come back out here live, you can see another train is coming in. This train was waiting outside of the station. It was one of the trains that was stacked up. So the next train is going to be for fremont. Weve been seeing a lot of trains for San Francisco, so the trains are coming through. They are working through this delay. But again, you could be sitting on the tracks not even at a station for several minutes this morning as you heard from our frustrated passenger. Back to you in the studio. Alexis smith first alerted us to this problem over an hour ago. Shes still tracking the recovery system right now. They did not get that resolved for about 40 minutes and it all started with that disabled maintenance vehicle that was just stuck n the tracks between macarthur station where matt is and the 19th street station so they are in recovery mode but still have some trains stacking up and theyre saying it is a major delay systemwide. That means over 20 minu
Appears onboard a jetliner. Could it be from deicing . One person taken away on a stretcher. Hazmat crews and emergency teams on scene. And the big divide. The big goodbye. President obama surprising joe biden. Im pleased to award our nations highest civilian honor, the president ial freedom of honor. Thanking him for his service with one of the countrys top honors. The moment bringing the Vice President to tears as their bromance comes to an end. And the touching letters from the bush daughters to sasha and malia obama about life after the white house. And good morning, america. Be careful out there this friday morning. Friday the 13th. My favorite day. So far so good. So far so good. Its gingers birthday. How bad could it be . Exactly. And how good is it for joe biden . Love the expression on his face yesterday when he learned about that medal of freedom. It was a surprise. The president surprised the vp with that medal of freedom. You could tell he wasnt expecting it at all. That wa