We have chopp 4eeping an eye on the fire fight from above and our leon harris is at the live desk with what we know right now. Leon. Erica and jim, we have been watching it for the better partt of an hour b the flames were just tearing through the home on Clarks Branch avenue tonight. I take you now live to the scene. Chopper 4, as you said, flying gh above the home. Look at these stunning pictures. The fire is so intense the crews inside had to actually leave tha house fight the flames from the outside. Fairfax county called in units from other departments to come give a hand. Fortunately, we are told everyone inside the home at the time of the fire was able to get out safely. No word though on how it broke out. We will continue to follow the breaking stories. You can also look for up dates onhiur nbc waston app and, of course, here tomorrow on news 4 today. Back to you. We have been watching it with you. That thing has just taken off in rapid fashion. Nk leon, thayou. A child hospita
Ebout the differences in washingtons celtion this year. And tracking those celebrations could be a little bit of a wash out. Eawere talking about the returning. Heat, humidity, and the chance ofim storms just in tfor the fourth. Plus Ninja Warrior. You saw the athletes compete this evening. Now we put our guy to the test. Announcer news 4 at 11 00 starts now. Good evening tonight. The big plans from the president that could impact the way you celebrate independence day. Set ups already under way in downtown d. C. Today ahead of thursdays big event. Thats right. The president explained more of what youll be seeing and we heard from other local leaders who are not thrilled about the plans. Derk joins us more with that. Eporter good evening, were finally getting some of the finer details of how were going to be obsving the fourth here in washington, abo the president s fireworks, and of course the other that usually happen. What we do know about the salute to america, its going to be a lo
Buildings to start smoking. We are live at the complex in santa clara with the latest on the fire and the ongoing effort the to find out how it started. Reporter well wi, it may taa while to figure out how the fire got started. You can see, theres a whoity spot in there. They have to continue dowsing the hot spot before they go in to try to start figure out where the fire started. From sky ringer you can see the flames. Video shotbystanders on the ground, you see the intensity. So what is that 100 yardsway . You can definitely feel the heat. He watched the fire from a nearby shopping center. He returned to watch as the crews tore down the scaffolding around the shell of a building. Its not the first time the residents have seen such a huge fire. Huge fires. Reporter crews had to bolt from the burning building. One worker was injured as he jumped from one of the unfinished upper floors. It was supposed to be a 58 unit condo complex. It was a wonderful project. That would provide Afforda
Utvirginias lieenant governor back in the spotlight amidst Sexual Assault allegations. The push from his legal team to clear the air. Plus a sense of unity stolen. A pride flag snatched from a church lawn,and its not the first time. Now we know that this is a hate crime. New details in the shooting of david ortiz. More on the six suspectsst arre and the alleged murder for hire plot to kill bostons big poppy. First tonight to that storm t 4 weather alert. Heavy rains moving in. Youll be hearing it all night as youre trying to sleep. Not onlyitill leave our roads soaked, this rain will still be coming down as you head out on your morning commute tomorrow. Lets get to chief meteorologist doug kammerer. Doug, that sounds like an allnighter. It will be, guys. We saw that rain come in around 9 00 and its been going on ever since. Heavier showers are beginning to move our way, and that means rain in the oranges and reds. Just to the north of culpeper county, thats moving this way to the north
Begin with much needed break from the heat. If you stepped outside this evening, you probably noticed it. San jose alone, temperatures have dipped into the 60s. Thanks for joining us, im raj mathai, jessica is off. What weve been waiting for, cooldown. Jeff ranieri. This is more like it. Yes. Went from what felt like extreme summerlike heat in low 100s, back to winter chill, 62 in petaluma. And back to the inland valleys, had 105, concord now69, san jose at 66. Putting us anywhere from 5 to 17 degrees cooler compared to this time last night. Well continue to cool into tomorrow morning. Best morning weve had in recent memory, 50s and 60s to start. Show youbay, lifted from lafayette. Downed power lines a threat, energized. But 45 minutes ago they were deenergized. But pg e says still 1,000 residents without power. Symbol of heat turned into movement in east bay, planning a protest, angry over the giant swa swastika. Been in front yard of a home. Story continues to develop, homeowner cont