There is something way more sinister lurking behind electrical grids. A new report is warning that the very source of our globes power could create a National Disaster on a massive scale. The report says our entire air, rail system, it could all go down. Satellite communications, maybe even death and destruction could follow all from a massive solar flare on the sun. A u. K. Cabinet agency says in its space weather preparedness strategy report that humanity would have just 12 hours warning before a socalled coe row that mass ejection disrupts electrical power generation, telecommunication, avionics and, as we said, satellite systems. The Natural Disaster would not mirror those of hurricanes or tornadoes in terms of destruction, but an extreme solar storm could leave 130 Million People without power not for months, but for years and could also produce a catastrophic loss of life depending on how long the nations electrical system is down. So what do we do when weve got big utilities her
Convicted. Abc 7 news viewers are leaving condolences for her family and loved ones. If you would like to share this remembrance you can do so at facebook. Com abc 7 news. Cal fire launched a drone to help in the search for a missing San Francisco teacher as authorities made a call today for fresh volunteers to continue the search. The 45 year old was last seen on friday while riding his motorcycle along the rock creek trail area in the El Dorado National forest. Authorities are looking for experienced hikers, bikers, horseback riders and Drone Operators to help in the effort. A public display of support, gratitude and grief is happening in hayward during a viewing for fallen Sergeant Scott lunger. The police chief spoke moments ago. The question that a lot of people are asking is how is the Hayward Police department doing. They are doing. We are staying busy putting together the most epic honorable celebration of life tomorrow for Sergeant Scott lunger. The almeida Sheriffs Department
Well, good thursday morning, everyone. We begin with that stunning discovery in the search for the missing malaysian passenger jet. A piece of debris washing ashore nearly a year and a half after the plane vanished. It was found on a tiny French Island near madagascar. Thousands of miles from the search zone. Experts say it is believed to be part of a wing thats only found on a boeing 777, that is the same model as flight 370. Lets get the very latest now from abcs bazi kanani. Reporter this could be an important clue in one of aviations biggest mysteries. Crews on reunion island off the coast of east africa examining what investigators believe is likely a piece of that missing Malaysia Airlines plane. I have sent a team to find the wreckage. Reporter a source close to the investigation tells abc news this piece does appear to be from a boeing 777, and there is only one of those planes missing in the world. The piece is possibly a flap from the edge of a wing, a type that is movable an
Arena to say their final goodbyes to Hayward Police Sergeant Scott lunger. Lunger was shot and killed doing what he loved, trying to protect his community. Today in the bay kris sanchez joining us live from oracle arena had this morning. Kris, no doubt this is going to be a very emotional day not only for those who knew is Sergeant Lunger but for total strangers as well. Reporter Hayward Police are preparing for as many as 10,000 people here at oracle arena. It is perhaps fitting that the Memorial Service for Sergeant Lunger is being held here at oracle right next door to the coliseum where he was an avid as fan and often went to games with his daughters. His body will be brought here in a few hours in the procession larger than the one that he got on the day that he died. They will depart chapel of the chimes in hayward, laura will give you the details on the route in just a moment, but the family and public had visitations last night where people gathered to remember the man who was
Burned. The fire started around 3 30 this afternoon. Quickly devoured 150 acres. Its now 1,000 acres and is zero percent contained. It spread so fast. New video just in. Here you can see a structure in flames. Cal fire says the fire is spreading rapidly in heavy brush and timber and of course its bone dry. Getting to it is difficult. Cal fire has called in more resources to help. An Evacuation Center has been opened in lower lake. The rag fire in napa and solano counties continues to threaten more than 100 homes. Nearly 150 acres reignited, forcing evacuations. The fire has now burned almost 7,100 acres. Its 80 contained. There are more than 6,000 firefighters battling ten active wildfires in california. Well, of course this hot weather is not helping the firefighting effort at all. No. Abc 7 was in the south bay where temperatures were so hot alomar park was shut down because of concerns about the fire danger. In Alameda County people hit the beach. Having a lot of fun in the sun whil