Those first 24 hours, we were in life saving mode. We went around fire, and there were so many looichs oives to s homes evacuated, cars on the road burned, and people trying to leave, and fire engines were working, and the Law Enforcement getting everyone out of homes president. Were just learning that Governor Brown will join cal fire officials tomorrow at a press Conference Following a private briefing at cal fire state operating center. Well, its been a chaotic terrifyi ining situation all ovs we tweeted a photograph at 8 00 p. M. Of firefighters setting backfires. We are now live from lower lake with more. Reporter the battle against the valley fire continues. Let me tell you, just beyond this roadblock, we saw the cal fire crews trying to get out ahead of this fire by setting those backfires. Meanwhi meanwhile, theres thousands of residents remaining evacuated, many unsure if they have a home to go back to. As the wildfire continues to grow, fire crews are still fighting. This sce
As zero. It was spraefwas spreading in a directions and pushing north. S believe 400 to 1,000 homes have been destroyed. 6400 homes are being threatened by the fire now forcing 17,000 people from their homes. Four firefighters have been injured responding to the fire and 27 people have been treated at lake and Sonoma County hospitals for smoke inhalation. Here is a look at the area hit by the fire. Its been devastated. Hidden valley lake boarders it on the east, middle town on the southern end. It spread to three counties. We want to show you this video shot last night at the Anderson Springs resident evacuating. You can see the flames on both sides of the car, thick smoke and debris flying across the windshield, all of those hot embers you see lighting up the sky coming right at him and you can see homes along with trees and vegetation burning alongside the road. Our abc 7 Community Showing incredible videos and photos. This one from kelly hear heartwrenching as she fled her home and
61,000 acres. Calfire confirms one person has died in the fire but we dont know how that person died. Now, at least 400 homes have been destroyed. That number could go higher as firefighters continue to battle the flames. Governor brown declared a state of emergency in lake and napa county. The valley fire started about 1 30 in the afternoon on saturday in the community of cobb. In just hours, it grew to 10,000 acres. Then in less than 36 hours, it was 50,000 acres large burning in napa, lake and sonoma counties. We have live Team Coverage. Brian flores is live at one of the Evacuation Centers in calaveras. But first lets go to alex savidge live in middletown. Tell us about the devastation left behind there. Reporter good morning to you there. So much destruct. Were standing in front of one home. Jefferson court. Let me show you what this home used to look like. You can see from google street view. Now well give you a sense here. You walk up. This is the garage right there on the right
She says sorry i dont have a Weather Report from middletown. She is hoping my house is Still Standing. Dont worry about reporting the weather. We are glad you are okay. We will think good thoughts about your house as well. Im wondering if Hidden Valley lake observation is gone. It could be they are not reporting. There are 50s and 60s and 70s on the temps. The humidity is going up. The cloud cover is going up. Im getting reports of pretty good rain. This is out ahead of a front that is coming in. Also fort bragg. 50s and 60s on your temps here. The breeze is the key. Its cranked up west, southwest. Two systems a low finally moving in. Front to the north all equals a cooler and windy pattern. Low clouds and rain to the north. Well see if we can get some down to lake county. The next system will be much cooler. 60s and 70s even for us here. All right sal you have a couple issues already. What did you say 580 . Yes 580 is not doing well. People that drive in from Livermore Valley we had a
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