And you can see now there are dozens of units on this scene. Yeah, we just learned the fire is going to 2 alarms and the crews trying to fight it include foam and hazmat units. We want to bring in ashley, Public Information officer for the Fairfax County fire department. Ashley, what can you tell us about this facility thats on fire and what youre doing to get the fire under control right now . So, around 9 00 p. M. This evening our units responded for reports of a fire at a Fairfax County recycling and Disposal Facility and the 9800 block of furnace road in the lorton area. We immediately began an aggressive attack on the fire. Due to the size of the facility and the amount of fire that was showing, it went to a second alarm that has brought approximately 60 Fire Fighters to the scene and were still actively working to bring the fire under control. Ashley, this is impressive from the air. Is there any concern about whats burning tonight and any air . I mean, obviously with the type of
This individual that was carrying a machete outside the world famous louvre museum. That area evacuated. We are not hearing of any other injuries. We do understand that that soldier had some minor injuries, has some minor injuries, but no other further details. As soon as we get anything else well bring them to you. Thank you. And now back here at home we want to get you ready for your friday. We turn to our team of meteorologists, chuck and sheena. Thats us. Standing right here. I think i said shuck at first. You combine the names together. Shuck and cheena. Chilly outside for a change. Unbelievely so. It hasnt been cold in a while but it will be cold and dry for today. Not much of a wind out there early this morning but just a bit of a breeze has windchills back in looks like its going to be staying on the cold side for the weekend. Your outdoor planner hoar for today, chilly and dry. Tomorrow looks good, but on the cold side and sunday finally turning a little bit milder. Exactly ho
We begin with two fires, one burning for hours and could continue to burn for days. The other in clinton, maryland, left two people fighting for their lives. Our coverage begins in clinton with news 4s justin finch. Just justin . Reporter aaron and erika, good morning, two victims in this fire, a man and woman, likely in their 30s or 40s or so and both now in Critical Condition rescued because the firefighters and one alert sheriffs deputy. Firefighters saving a woman from a burning twostory house. This video shot from the online firefighter series following prince georges firefighters when the call came in, including this one close to 6 30. I happen to be coming northbound branch avenue and looked to the left of me and noticed aus with Child Support division of the office of the sheriff. The other as a volunteer firefighter. When he saw a burning house, he and fellow deputies sprang into action. The house fire off the 7200 block of the road was being called in with the wrong address.
Saying about the virus that is wreaking have break at oak ridge elementary wreaking havoc at oak ridge elementary. They had the virus, along with nearly 80 other kids. This is the first time weve had it in about two years. We count our blessings for not having it as bad. Health officials are trying to figure out if they had the nora virus. People can get it from contaminated services or water. It spreads quickly through day care, cruise ships, and schools. Keep the kids home when they are sick. The cdc, most to outbreaks happen between november and april. It will prevent them from getting sick. Tim wash your hands. Because we dont want to get sick. Tim alison this just into the newsroom, a whole foods store in northwest washington shutdown. These are live pictures. Orderedth department them closed because they failed to get rid of insects and rodents. This is the location along wisconsin avenue. The closure is temporary. Jonathan a federal Appeals Court keeps the travel ban on hold. Al
Warmer weekend nearing 70 by sunday showers sunday seasonable next week today mostly sunny becoming cloudy late. Cool. Highs 4044 winds sw 510 mph tonight cloudy. Not as cold. Lows 3136 winds s 5 mph saturday mostly cloudy. Milder. Highs 6266 winds sw 5 to calm were following breaking news on a new cabinet member approved while you were sleeping. Just in the last three hours republicans pushed through the nomination of president Trumps Health and Human Services secretary. Well have more coming up in a few minutes. But first a 7 on your side health alert 80 kids sent home sick from one elementary school. They all reported a severe stomach illness at oakridge elementary. Suzanne kennedy is live in arlington. Suzanne . Now back to that breaking news a confirmation vote sleeping. Jummy olabanji is at the live desk. Another busy night on capitol hill. Just after two this morning senators confirmed tom price as the next secretary of health and Human Services. The 5247 approval came on a stri