Found out that hundreds of homes may have been destroyed in the fire as the flames moved into the lower lake area. Now, it started saturday night off highway 29 and Clayton Creek road. Heres a map of that area to take a look. Ktvus alex savidge there in lake county this morning. Boy, whats behind you tells the story, alex. Reporter yeah, pam, dave, good morning to you. The devastation really incredible here. We are getting a better look at how this fire just swept through lower lake, and this was essentially a winddriven firearm storm. It blew through the downtown area where we are this morning. It caused an incredible amount of damage. A number of businesses were destroyed, including what you see here. The offices for habitat for humanity of lake county. This is still smoldering here, whats left of this building. And we have fire crews who are here at this scene in the downtown area trying to put out some of the hot spots. Next door you can see this was an auto shown, we are told. And
Coming from behind to beat Justin Gatlin in the 100 meters. Those are some of the top stories on this monday, august 15th. From abc news, this is world news now. The amazing photo thats going viral this morning of bolt in front of everybody else smiling at the camera. We begin this morning, though, with the massive flooding in southern louisiana, especially around baton rouge. Theres a federal declaration with five people dead. The numbers are simply staggering. More than 20,000 people have been rescued from their homes, and 10,000 spending this morning in shelters. Also rescued the approximately 1,000 drivers and passengers stranded for 24 hours or more on interstate 12. The National Guard used their helicopters throughout the day to deliver food, water, and well as to remove people from their positions and bring them back to a place of safety. The governor says he wont say the flooding is worse than a hurricane but says its very bad. Thousands of people are without power, and thousan
That again lasts now until 6 00 p. M. Tomorrow. The current temperature reading, meanwhile, in the low and mid 70s, generally around the board, flirting with 80 in wildwood, and actually little cooler by comparison to mount pocono. Again, pretty okay start to the day here. Comfortably mild generally speaking, but certainly tad humid, as well. That continues to be the story with just stray afternoon or evening thunderstorm, for us later on today, we will still be baking away under that sunshine. The high hit 93 degrees, officially, but, again, you have got to factor in the heat. It will likely feel as hot as low trip ill digit for yet another afternoon. Yikes. Katie, thank you so much. Well, good morning, everyone, and happy monday. In the world of travel, right now, i will show you three live cameras, you can get kind of overview what it looks like out there, then into some of the more serious stuff. What we are looking at right now vine st. At 24th both directions, actually looking ok
Always go by way to fast. 3 in bedford. Yesterday into the mid90s. 96 in boston. Not quite that hot today, but still warm. The humidity not as high either. Dew points now into the 60s, the mid60s. Compared to the stifling heat and humidity on sunday afternoon, today you will notice the difference. Although its still a warm day with a moderate amount of humidity in place. Quiet day. No storm to track today. Dry throughout the day. High temperatures averaging in the upper 8 this afternoon. Slightly cooler along the coastline. A sea breeze kicking on in. Sarah breaking right now. 95 south in topsfield is closed after a serious accident early this morning. This is video of a singlecar accident. Its expected to reopen shortly. Traffic is being diverted to exit 51. No word yet on any injuries, so lets go to 7s Kris Anderson with more now on this traffic alert. Sarah sarah, it is early, traffic yet. 95 south in the topsfield area, probably take that alternate route or plan ahead. They are wra
Its a lot better than the 70s. 70s and above you feel like its in florida. We dont have that today going through the day. We dont have rain or storms to track too. If you head to coastline enjoyable day at the beach. Sea breeze kicking in. Mid 80s on average. Water temperatures upper 70s i should say upper 60s and lower 70s. Air temperature this afternoon we will be close to 90 if not above it. Away from the coastline. Again the sea breeze alternate the coast keeping temperatures mid 80. Mid 80s on average tomorro scattered storms back into the forecast with higher humidity. Time for fast track traffic. Heres Kris Anderson in for danielle gersh. Remember you were talking about the 80s. Remember the bangles, manic monday. Sit a manic monday. As we head to the maps you will get an idea what we are dealing. 32 to tunnel. The wider view to the south, 24, totally because you have the reddings causing delays especially on 128. Things looking good on the pike accept for one hiccup at 495. At