Firefighters battling a National Wildfire in yosemite on high alert. The california rim fire is now the largest in history. This morning, firefighters are being told to protect yosemite at all costs. Nbcs jay gray is near the wildfire in tuolumne, california. What are the challenges they are seeing today . Reporter good morning. The same as theyve been. Rugged terrain, high winds. Like so many in the area on edge as the rim fire winds gusted. As the fire continues to grow this morning, so does the army of teams pouring into the Northern California mountains to battle the massive blaze. All day every day. All night long. So were up to more than 2800 personnel on the fire. Its the number one fire in the country right now so theyre giving us what we need. Reporter air strikes, hotshots along the leading edge of the flames. And heavy equipment digging out fire lines, moving out dried trees and other potential fuel for the flames. Were trying to save the public, save these dwellings and hou
On high alert. New this morning, Officials Say the fire could impact san franciscos water supply. Flames are currently burning just five miles from the hetch reservoir. Jay gray is in tow wall me. Reporter the rim fire gusting near than 40 miles an hour continues its attack. As the fire continues to grow, so does the army of teams pouring into the Northern California mountains to battle the massive blaze. Were up to more than 2800 personnel on the fire. And its the number one fire in the country right now. Theyre giving us what we need. Reporter air strikes, hotshots along the leading edge of the flames, and heavy equipment digging out fire lines, moving out tried trees and other potential fuel for the flames. Were trying to save the public, save these dwellings and these houses and make it safe for everybody. Reporter 11 homes have been lost, another 4500 are in jeopardy right now. Scary thing. But its just a waiting game. You cant know whats happening. Theres fire on both sides of th
Administrations growing belief that the Syrian Government has used chemical weapons against civilians, president obama has asked the department of defense to prepare a variety of military options in response to the situation in syria. At least two senators are also calling for military action. Elizabeth prann is following the latest on that. Hi, shan n no. President obama and the International Community has said the damage has been done. This as they agreed to allow inspectors to the outskirts of the city of damascus where the alleged chemical weapons were deployed. A senior u. S. Official says it leads to a lack of credibility which begs the question what action if any will the president make . The Officials Say the president is waiting to make an informed decision about how to respond. Some lawmakers say it is time to take action now. We have to act rather quickly. I think the horrific killings of people, murdering his own people and he has been doing it for awhile now, but obviously
Front lines battling whats called the rim fire. Its 7 contained. Strong winds are expected to fan those flames. Not a good situation. Rescue Officials Say 4,500 homes and businesses are in harms way as the flames edge closer to civilization. People in that area obviously very frightened. Im trying to keep my kids calm and not have them too worried about whats going on up there. You can actually see planes from our house now. Hopefully it doesnt go there. So far its safe. Bill what have you learned about that, dominic . Reporter 15,000 acres have been burnt bad. The white wolf area popular with campers have been closed down. 13 camps have been burnt to the crowd. One Campground School for 50 years. We also understand that the Central Valley could be experiencing some smoke. The Central Valley of yosemite is the most iconic of all National Parks in the United States and fire officials are saying they are under pressure to protect that valley. Its a national treasure. Its a lot of pressur
This study revealing what americans really think about the state they dont live in. Which one has the rudest or hottest people . Straight ahead. Fox friends begins right now. Good sunday morning. Tucker is back. Yes, i am. Welcome back. Thank you. I was only gone a day. Were you in the one of the hottest people states or rudest people. Virginia, its for lovers. Dropping his daughter off at school. Was that difficult . First daughter to go to college, first child . Yes. Did you tear at the dorm room dropof i didnt do a tear. Did your wife . Yes, my wife. No, shes so totally put together and happy. I was happy. Youre not worried about this daughter . Im not worried in any way. Dont mess with tuckers daughter. We have a jampacked show but first some headlines. Lets get you started. While you were sleeping firefighters in texas battling these flames, an out of control fire at a recycling plant. It started about 7 00 last night. At this hour were being told the fire is now finally out. The