The flames spread quickly and cars that were stopped for traffic were caught in the middle of that wildfire. Fire crews got everyone out of their vehicles in what turned out to be a frightening and chaotic scene. 20 cars were destroyed and two people suffered minor injuries. Well, with similar drought situations, we wonder if situations like that could play out in the bay area. If so, what should you do . Cristina rendon is live in oakland with those details. Reporter heather, Officials Say what happened in Southern California is an unusual occurrence, but you can never say never in terms of it being a possibility here. Fastmoving flames torched cars and sent people running. It started over at that end, i believe, and then it slowly started to move forward. Then it jumped the lane. Reporter the dramatic images coming from Southern California, a reminder of how the drought is creating some of the worst fire conditions. Could that happen here in the bay area . Well, certainly, especially
Terrifying turn in north carolina. Plus, violent spiking in d. C. We crunch the numbers to show you the dramatic rise in homicides in 2015. You will wake up to a heat wave tomorrow morning. Oppressive heat will feel like they will soar past 100 degrees. Lauren rickets breaks down the dangerous condition well be expect expecting. Lauryn . I know its july, but we should be in the upper 80s for the time of year. Well be in the upper 90s tomorrow. Right now we here in the low 80s and this is where temperatures are right now. 87 in washington. 74 in culpepper. Were starting to cool down just a little bit but this is about as much as well cool down tonight. Temperatures will end up overnight tonight into the 70s to around 80 degrees so you can see around here we kind of plateau as we head into the overnight hours. I do want to mention weve got a heat advisory. That goes for areas that are just to the east of the blue ridge. So well have to watch as that heat index climbs anywhere from about
And killed in cold blood it is but first the breaking news out of napa where a fast moving brush fire has really exploded in size. Good evening, everybody. That wildfire near Lake Berryessa has bushed more than 2,000 acres and is spreading rapidly. Campers at a camp ground in napa county have been evacuated and people in the mixed canyon area have been told to leave. Dozens Fire Fighters were on the ground battling flames. In addition to the crews fighting on the ground, theres a dc10 as well as several helicopters and air tankers trying to get the fire out from the air. The fire began around lake bearsias at 2 30 initially reported that it began from a car fire but now the cause sunday investigation. According to the chp highway 128 is still closed right now between rag canyon and monticello dam. Joining us by phone is paul loenthal with the lower district management team. First can, we get a handle on the exact size of the fire. Early in the day 300 acres and then 1,000 and 2000. Whe
Catherine tonight ordinary citizens are showing their support it hurts me so bad catherine a warrior. A leader. And an ideal officer. Thats how Hayward Sergeant scott lunger is being remembered tonight. Catherine the 48 year old father routine traffic stop. Catherine tonight we have Team Coverage on the shooting. male announcer this is the bay area news station, kron 4 news starts now. Catherine kron4s scott rates has new information on the suspect arrested in the shooting. And jeff bush is live at a memorial for the fallen officer. Catherine but first jr stone joins us live from the Hayward Police department. Day for the community and lungers fellow officers. Weve lost a war here today. He was that it died. Technically sound a role model for young officers. And veteran officers, he was that guy. Reporter the chief tells me that some of the officers did have body cameras but he did not print the other officer on scene did not have a body camera. Live in Hayward Creek j. R. Stone kron 4
Officer. Kron 4s jeff bush joins us live from hayward city hall. Where the memorial wrapped up earlier. Jeff . Jeff it was a touching event here on the steps of city hall. Residents from all walks of life came to remember this Police Officer who touched some many peoples lives the death of sergant scott lunger was on the minds of the people of hayward. He was known for his professionalism, his cool head and for his dedication to the people who live herein short, scott was regarded as a heroand, a heros memorial was what he got from those he protected. Jamie belden he was very nice. He was very laid back and a very sweet guy. Linda reid we just wanted to come out here and show our support for the entire Police Department and to let them know that our condolences are with them and our hearts go out to the family. Tamy franke i grew up with scott in high school. He was fun and a very outgoing person, very loving. Armondo depina when i was younger i got into a lot of trouble and im not pro