Damaged because of this fire. Investigators are still determining where it broke out and how it broke out, several people are believed to be displaced tonight we still dont have those numbers and in terms of the amount of people but they will not be able to return to their homes. As firefighters are made on scene here if you take a look behind me. The firefighters had a number of ladders that were put up onto the roof areas of these apartment buildings that are really tightly knit together here on washington street. The flames were seen on top of the roof area also a lot of smoke that was seen by neighbors, but thankfully, no one was injured inside of these out in this again were still trying to learn how many people were there but a lot of people that saw the smoke say they were surprised and they were even more surprised once they saw the flames. Flames bursting up. It was quite spectacular and a tremendous outburst of black smoke. We have a smoke so from a distance or support a fire
Stephanie sierra has been tracking this for weeks and she joins us with the latest. Stephanie . Congress has single out quantum corporation, a Data Storage Company based in san jose for refusing to return 10 million in federal funding. And as of today, its not looking likely that will happen. If there is anybody out there that misuses this program, we will find you. This is House Minority leader Kevin Mccarthy nearly a month ago. The congressman urging big Public Companies to return federal funding intended for small businesses. You will not want the reputation that you will soon get if you take advantage. But it appears that warning doesnt cushion quantum. The data storage giant someone of five u. S. Companies singled out by a congressional select subcommittee that quantum return funds immediately and clearly pointed out the company that has a market value over 150 million doesnt meet the qualifications to be eligible for the help. It is possible that they will get in trouble. I spoke
Are going to be watching closely and monitoring our parks, were going to be monitoring various locations where we know large groups of people gather. And i hope that we wont be forced to close any parks or make any adjustments because people are not following the order. San Francisco Mayor london breed talking about the concern that nice weather this weekend will bring people outside, likely overcrowding, as the city and other locations crack down on access to open space. Oaklands mayor wants to create more room for people to get outside and spread out a bit. Good evening, im dan ashley. Im kristen zhse, thank you for joining us. Some neighborhood streets in oakland are nearly empty. Thats given mayor libby shaft an idea. She said closing the streets would allow residents to walk, jog and bike while practicing social distancing at the same time. Abc 7 anchor eric thomas joins us from oakland with the story. Eric . Reporter and look right here at 42nd and broadway, this cross walk, crew
Construction sites. Sergeant lochner says theres also been complaints about gathering in parks and if police see any large crowds not practicing physical distancing. Theyll be sent home with the warning as of thursday Sonoma County has more than 100 confirmed kopan 19 cases weve done nearly 3,010 s. And this time in this Facebook Live county Public Health Officials Say while the numbers increase 52 people have recovered were doing some really intense Contact Tracing. That means that. Were finding out who had contact to our and following them really closely and testing them all people who are symptomatic and people who are it. County Officials Say theyve been prepare for the coronavirus outbreak due to devastating wildfires and Public Safety power shutoff but residents should continue to add here to warnings lasting police want to do is issue a citation some nurse at lot would rather risk it and leave their businesses open risk a warning or citation just so they can try to to still make
Covid19. This is at the msc south shelter right off of fifth street. Abc7 News Reporter stephanie sierra following with the latest, and she joins us live from the newsroom. Stephanie . Yes, larry, this is one of the largest known covid outbreaks in the bay area at a homeless shelter of the 70 people tested positive, 68 are living at the shelter. The other two are Staff Members. Here is what we know about the shelter. Its part of the st. Vincent de paul society of San Francisco. Mayor breed made it clear this shelter was a known hot spot on any given night. The shelter accommodates more than 340 people. But as of last night, there were only 100 people in the shelter as many others are now being housed in hotel rooms. Because of that, breed says the shelter was able to quickly transition into a medical facility, even touting the city was both prepared and quick to respond to this outbreak. But San Francisco supervisor matt heaney, an outspoken advocate for the homeless says just the oppo