Breaking news from maui. The head of its Emergency Services resigned just days after defending his agencys response to the wildfires. What were learning. Plus, the wildfire crisis unfolding in canada. An entire city evacuated as the flames creep even closer. The suspect in the university of idaho killings in court. Why brian burgers attorney asked for the indictment to be thrown out just hours before todays appearance. Plus, the teacher fired at a Board Meeting last night over the book she read to her fifth grade class. A new health alert. Why doctors are sounding the alarm about the plastic band on your smartwatch. And one couple explains their bizarre bedroom habit switching, which side they sleep on every night. Its friday, august 18th. From abc news in new york. This is america. This morning. Good morning, everyone. Im andrew dymburt. Good friday morning. A Morgan Norwood in for rhiannon and we begin with the rare phenomenon a hurricane churning in the pacific near mexico. And its
German. The debris field spans 100 to more than 200 yards. Fox reporter has more. Reporter a tragedy for the family of those on board a german aircraft, crashing in the french alps with 150 on board. Frenchs president said theres still chance of finding any survivors. Translator in is a mourning period that we need this is a mourning period. Its a tragedy thats occurred on the land. Reporter the flight traveling to dusseldorf. The crash site in a very remote area which may make search and Recovery Efforts challenging. Translator im sorry for this very sad and dramatic accident. Well do all possible to help families and give them our support and attention. Reporter german wings, an economy plane, its a single aisle twoengine jet used for cities located one to five hours from each other. The aircraft has an excellent record. Ladies, and je, this is a gel, this is a sad and tragic day. Were continuing to monitor the search. The search is over for two lost hikers in marin county. Theyve bo