Destroyed and on the edge of the inferno, firefighters risking their lives to save peoples property. I heard this loud explosion and ferocious noise. Reporter about 70 miles away, same story, different terrain. Crews moving to contain the fire that has been torching forest pines. We see flames in excess of 100 feet. Reporter the rocky fire is the biggest at 18,000 acres. All across california, 23 large fires are burning in the midst of a severe drought. With that drought, comes dry vegetation and wind conditions make the potential for firefighting dangerous. Reporter the governor declared a state of emergency and National Guard to help crews on the ground. This morning, firefighters start another dangerous day of trying to contain the flames. And this weekends weather is expected to make conditions more dangerous. Red flag Warnings Issued in the northern part of the state and dry thunderstorms, the worst kind for firefighters are expected to bring heavy lightning and strong wind. Erica
Also in the programme a Scrappage Scheme for diesel cars could be on the way as the Government Strategy to tackle Air Pollution is due to be published later. Ill be looking at what that might mean for car owners. And a lifetime of service, we will hear your memories as the duke of edinburgh retires. And in sport, Manchester United reign in spain, where Marcus Rashford makes his mark, to help his team, take a big step towards the Europa League final. And Sarah Keith Lucas has the weather. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. There has been a substantial swing from labour to the conservatives in early results from yesterdays local elections. The tories have made significant gains in england and wales. Counting doesnt start in scotland until later. All the councils in wales and scotland were up for grabs and a third of those in england. The conservatives have gained 115 seats and labour have lost 113. Heres our Political Correspondent chris
Ongoing efforts in developing Autonomous Vehicles and answered questions on safety, Cyber Security and their hopes for updated rules and regulation from the national highway traffic administration. This is two hours. Good morning. Id like to call the subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection to order. The chair now recognizes himself for five minutes for an opening statement. Again, good morning and welcome to the first hearing of the 115th congress for the Digital Congress and Consumer Protection subcommittee. Its a pleasure to be here with you today. Before we get started, i want to thank the chairman for the work they did in the last congress here on the subcommittee. I want to recognize the new vice chairman from mississippi. Glad to have you on board. Also looking forward to working and advancing an agenda that creates jobs and puts consumers first and i want to recognize the lady in illinois, our Ranking Member. I appreciate well be working with her this congress.
Auto executives testified about their work on selfdriving cars, testing the cars themselves and safety of government regulation. [ indistinct chatter ] good morning. Id like to call the subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection to order. The chair now recognizes himself for five minutes for an opening statement. Again, good morning and welcome to the first hearing of the 115th congress for the Digital Congress and Consumer Protection subcommittee. Its a pleasure to be here with you all today. Before we get started, i want to thank the chairman for the work they did in the last congress here on the subcommittee. I want to recognize the new vice chairman of the subcommittee, the gentleman from mississippi. Glad to have you on board. Also looking forward to working to advance an agenda that creates jobs and puts consumers first and i want to recognize the gentle lady from illinois, our Ranking Member. I appreciate well be working with her this congress. I look forward to wo
In 10 weeks, but what do businesses and ill be looking at why. Good morning. Its wednesday the 19th of april. Also this morning the duke of cambridge reveals that the shock of his mothers death is still with him, twenty years on. You never get over it. Its such an unbelievably big moment in your life that it never leaves you. The dream is over for leicester city. As theyre knocked out of the Champions League Quarter Finals by the spanish side Atletico Madrid. And matt has the weather. Good morning. A bit more cloud around today across the uk, the old spot of drizzle in the north west of the dry story continues as it does tomorrow, which could be a touch warmer as well. More in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Mps are today expected to approve theresa mays plan for a snap General Election on 8th june in a commons vote this afternoon. The Prime Minister says shes going to the polls, three years early, to Unite Westminster ahead of brexit, saying britain needed stability a