Firefighters initially started an interior fire attack. They were pushed back from the fire that they found in the building. Reporter firefighters tell me there is a home right behind thbuildi here. The residents in that home have been evacuated and also there are two apartments above the business nextdoor. Those residents in those homes have been evacuated as well and firefighters are telling me tonight that no injuries have been reported so far. Reporting live in san leandro, Andrea Nakano, kpix5. It is june in the bay area, conclude a windy place. Wind is often a problem when it comes to a big fire. Not a problem tonight. Im happy to report the wind in and around this fire only between 5 and 7 miles per hour. That is much calmer than normal. As a matter of fact, the wind is completely calm right now in napa and san rafael. The winds are turning more northerly, though. Thats why we were 5 to 7 degrees warmer today. We will continue that warming trend into tomorrow. San francisco goin
What one county supervisor wants to do. And they have to process the kits more quickly. Cindy chavez recommended the District Attorneys Office take steps to process all Sexual Assault kits within 30 days of receiving them. When someone reports they are a victim of Sexual Assault or rape. They have to do through an exam with a Sexual Assault nurse. The evidence is part of a Sexual Assault kit and is turned over to investigators. We have women and children who are victims of this horrific crime and anything we can do to alleviate their suffering we should absolutely do. There are 270 kits and last year it took 94 days for a kit to be processed. Sippedy chavez says the timeline must improve. Were hoping to get every kit processed in 30 days. We want to make sure we have zero backlog. Reporter representatives from the Rape Crisis Centers expressed their support. Carla flores has worked directly. The when somebody has the courage to report, thats just the beginning of the journey. And it se
Family, now missing, including six children. For shoulder. There been record numbers of calls for help. The hurricane turned Tropical Storm dumped 30 inches of rain on parts of houston on monday. It was bad. When you see it on the boat, im overwhelmed. Reporter fema says people will need to be evacuated. People leaving homes and possessions alive behind. Everything. Close. Everything. I dont have anything. It has been heartbreaking. By monday night in texas, 58 counties to cared disaster to areas. This in a monday that it was getting more than 1000 rescue calls per hour. First responders feeling the frustration, trying to reach so many people. I have two boats in the water right now. Were looking for for victims. The problem that we are having is that when they call 911, theyre giving us a physical street address, and we cannot see the street addresses. They were rescued from waste water on sunday after these photos were posted on twitter. In houston by a p. M. Monday. Shelter for 5000
Days. And there is concerned that underneath the surface of the water are the bodies of people who did not make it out in time. It began as a hurricane, it is now a disaster in every sense of the word. More heavy rain is expected in houston and the gulf coast of texas over the next 24 hours. Some areas have already seen 30 inches of rain and another 10 to 20 inches is expected before the skies clear later this week. Texas authority say the eight people are feared dead from the storm and massive flooding. Crews of conductive at least 3000 rescues by boat and by air. Dozens of others are still stuck in their homes, waiting to be rescued. The Houston Convention center exceeded its 5000 person capacity tonight and is now a 7000 evacuees. Red cross spokesperson says there may not be enough caught for everyone. Thousands of additional evacuees are staying in smaller shelters, President Trump is planning to head to texas tomorrow. We have life Team Coverage tonight in the bay areas response t
Rescued by police alone. More than a dozen rescued with a front loader tonight. The number of confirmed fatalities is still six. President trump is set to arrive tomorrow to tour the flood ravaged area. Tonight people are seeking refuge in shelters. Others being flown north to shelters in dallas on a military airplane. Lana zak is in houston with some of the evacuees. Reporter good evening. So much generosity here but the need is so great. Here in houston and elsewhere, officials and the red cross are calling for additional assistance. They ask for volunteers particularly anybody with medical training. Houstons george r. Brown Convention Center is beyond capacity. Originally planned to host 5,000 can haves that number was quickly exceeded but the red cross doesnt want to turn anyone away. This is what katrina was like. Reporter thousands arrived by bus load and dump truck. For many the only possessions the damp clothes on their bodies. Everything else is gone. Please proceed into the s