Kron4s Philippe Djegal is in tuolomne county, and he has more on a fire that is considered the worst in the state in a quarter century. Reporter Fire Fighters are now staging here in Tuolumne City. Just east of sonora and northwest of where this fire started. Fire fighters say theyre in the hills in rugged terrain. There were injuns from San Francisco, and law enforcement. Reporter trying to prevent the fire from jumping into nearby communities. And, despite knowning the rim fire is quickly making its way towards gail harrisons home. She remains calm. I have to pack up like photographs, for things that youre not able to replace. We do have insurance. But for things that are not able to be replaced. Reporter during the day, Tuolumne City surrounded by smoke. Residents arent being forced to leave yet. Can change quickly. Thats why harrison and her husband are leaving now. Where do you think youre going to be going . We think that we are going to be going with my brother and his wife. Rep
Just as they did 50 years ago to hear dr. Kings historic i have a dream address. And a mayors mission to revitalize gary, indiana, a town that has long been down on its luck, now signs of hope and healing are everywhere. Good evening. That huge wildfire burning in Central California is growing virtually unchecked tonight as its impact is being felt more than 100 miles away, far from the fire fight, the city of San Francisco is under a state of emergency tonight because its water supply and hydroelectric power come from a reservoir near the fire zone. 2,700 firefighters are now on the lines backed by a relentless air assault, but working again to rugged landscape and exhaustion they managed to contain only a tiny piece of this fire. Nbcs tom costello is in groveland, california, to bring us the latest. Tom, good evening. Reporter hi, lester. Public utility crews say they are confident they can maintain water and power to San Francisco. This station is serving as an information point so
Sentencing for the army major convicted of killing 13 people in the fort hood shooting massacre the will nidal hasan get life in prison or the Death Penalty. But first right now, brand new stories. Inyou had concluding this one, jon, busted for buging . A new report says the nsa cracked videoconferencing system at u. N. And apparently that is not all. Plus jody arias is back before a judge. Today we could learn when the retrial of the convicted killers penalty phase will begin. And there is talk about making an entrance . Bandits storm a pawn shop. Why what they got away with has police very worried. It is all happing right now. Jon good morning to you, with us today, is arthel neville. In for jenna lee. Arthel well start with this, jon. Ateam of u. N. Inspectors coming under sniper fire in damascus. A spokesman saying it happened while they were on their way to inspect the site where hundreds of people were killed in a reported chemical attack last week. For days syria wouldnt let the
Front lines battling whats called the rim fire. Its 7 contained. Strong winds are expected to fan those flames. Not a good situation. Rescue Officials Say 4,500 homes and businesses are in harms way as the flames edge closer to civilization. People in that area obviously very frightened. Im trying to keep my kids calm and not have them too worried about whats going on up there. You can actually see planes from our house now. Hopefully it doesnt go there. So far its safe. Bill what have you learned about that, dominic . Reporter 15,000 acres have been burnt bad. The white wolf area popular with campers have been closed down. 13 camps have been burnt to the crowd. One Campground School for 50 years. We also understand that the Central Valley could be experiencing some smoke. The Central Valley of yosemite is the most iconic of all National Parks in the United States and fire officials are saying they are under pressure to protect that valley. Its a national treasure. Its a lot of pressur
Revitalize gary, indiana, a town that has long been down on its luck, now signs of hope and healing are everywhere. Good evening. That huge wildfire burning in Central California is growing virtually unchecked tonight as its impact is being felt more than 100 miles away. Far from the firefight, the city of San Francisco is under a state of emergency tonight because its water supply and hydroelectric power come from a reservoir near the fire zone. 2,700 firefighters are now on the lines backed by a relentless air assault, but working again to rugged landscape and exhaustion. They have managed to contain only a tie knee piece of this fire. Nbcs tom costello is in groveland, california, to bring us the very latest. Tom, good evening. Reporter hi, lester. Public utility crews say that they are confident they can maintain water and power to San Francisco. This fire station behind me is serving as an information point so residents can get real time uptates on exactly what the fires status is