That the explosion took place on a subway platform. Now, we have referred repeatedly that the bomber was injured but getting conflicting reports about how many other people may have been injured. There are a number of subway and transit lines running through that area, which is, as you can tell, a potential soft target. Now, police say there are major changes and disruptions to most of the subway and bus lines. Passengers have been evacuated as a precaution. Investigators and a Large Police Presence still in place on alert for the possibility of further incidents. We are continuing to monitor social media as well as our affiliate there in new york city trying to get the very latest on this explosion. Again, that explosion happening at around 7 30 new york time at Port Authority. This would have been during the height of the morning commute with the potential for lots of injuries in that area. We will continue monitoring those developments and bring them to you throughout the morning. T
No major hot spots. Bay bridge wb 80 is less then 30 min from the maze to sf. San mateo bridge less then 30 min from 880 to 101. Golden gat bridge drive time less than 30 min from 37 to the toll plaza. robin in our top story this morning. Wildfires continue to burn in Southern California. Forcing people from their homes and scorching hundreds of thousands of acres. The thomas fire is the largest blaze. It has burned 230 thousand acres and is 10 percent contained. Some of the strongest santa ana winds in recent memory are fueling the fires. And conditions are expected to remain in place through at least the next few days. Kim hutcherson has the latest. Mark brown ca dept. Of forestry and Fire Protection weve experienced some extreme fire behavior on the fire. California officials. Warning that the massive thomas fire is still advancing. And nearby communities must be prepared for the worst. Sheriff bill Brown Santa Barbara county this fire has acted in an unpredictable manner. It has be
Less then 30 min from the maze to sf. james more on our breaking news out of new york city where there are reports of where there york city out of new breaking news more on our james maze to sf. james more on our breaking news out of new york city where there are reports of an explosion in manhattan. This is a live shot from the scene. Its near the Port Authority bus terminal. Witnesses say there was a very loud explosion and people were seen running out of the terminal near times square. The subway has been evacuated. Law enforcement says one man had an explosive device strapped to him. He is custody. At least one other person was injured in the explosion. darya our top story this morning. Wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California. james now the thomas fire in Ventura County is getting closer to Santa Barbara. This is a live shot from that fire. darya its burned 230 thousand acres and is now the fifth largest fire in californias history. And this morning it is j
This is what it looked like one night ago over San Francisco. Will Lightning Strike twice . Another round may move through the bay area while were sleeping. Im dan ashley. And im ama daetz. We had wide reports of lightning, not tonight but could change. Sandhya patel is here. Lets look at live doppler 7 and ill explain whether you will see lightning or not. We have a marine layer in place with the bay area with fog, reducing visibility in Half Moon Bay to two miles. Keeping eye on area of low pressure as it continues to circulate. Is going to head to Southern California but until it does, moisture will wrap around it so there is still the possibility of seeing a few showers and isolated thunder. Of course, youre probably wondering who has the best chance. Ill have hour by hour look at morning commute and beyond coming up. Ama . Thank you. Do you know how to stay safe in thunderstorm . Head to our website, abc7news. Com, we have facts for you. Alameda residents told not to use tap water
This is what it looked like one night ago over San Francisco. Will Lightning Strike twice . Another round may move through the bay area while were sleeping. Im dan ashley. And im ama daetz. We had wide reports of lightning, not tonight but could change. Sandhya patel is here. Lets look at live doppler 7 and ill explain whether you will see lightning or not. We have a marine layer in place with the bay area with fog, reducing visibility in Half Moon Bay to two miles. Keeping eye on area of low pressure as it continues to circulate. Is going to head to Southern California but until it does, moisture will wrap around it so there is still the possibility of seeing a few showers and isolated thunder. Of course, youre probably wondering who has the best chance. Ill have hour by hour look at morning commute and beyond coming up. Ama . Thank you. Do you know how to stay safe in thunderstorm . Head to our website, abc7news. Com, we have facts for you. Alameda residents told not to use tap water