Wildfire year response and Recovery Efforts will come to order. Thank you for joining with the deputy chief for forestry at usda. After brief opening remarks, the hearing will open to questions. Members will be recognized in order of seniority, alternating between the majority and minority members. When you are recognized, youll be asked to unmute your microphone, and youll have five minutes to ask your question and or make a comment. In order to get as many questions as possible, the timer will stay consistently visible on your screen. Thank you for joining us here today in washington and online. For this critical hearing on the wildfires ravaging the western United States. We have all seen the footage from california, oregon and washington. It is surreal, and it is terrifying. I want to talk today about what we can do to meet the needs and face the challenges presented by this unprecedented wildfire season out west and elsewhere. Deputy chief phipps, thank you for joining us today an
As it has been theres a look at the current particulate matter levels they particulate matter levels in the air much of the bay now in the yellow and orange which is much better than the dark purple and reds weve been seeing this past week and heres a look at the current air quality in the bay area as you can see. Much better tonight than the past few days the whole country theres feeling some sort of the bay area obviously. Producing a lot of it california producing a lot of it oregon washington, the whole west coast really for the most part. An incredible change from yesterdays air quality and that is good good news. No doubt about it. All right want to check in with our chief meteorologist right now. Lawrence karnow please tell me this trend will continue yeah going to get better to was certainly nice to see the skies begin to turn a little blue outside of weve been looking at this shot over the past few days we have been able to see the Golden Gate Bridge. How about that the Golden
Protesters throwing rocks and bottles, but the reports key findings are that officers have a lack of train interesting experience. There was insuch staffing, insufficient equipment, and poor media relations, all of which contributed to escalating the situation instead of defusing it. So better training is the best thing that we can have, not Better Things to, like, not quite kill people, but mame them for life. Reporter and that discussion continue hearing at San Jose City hall. Talking to insiders today, it looks like the mayor may not have the votes he needs to get this ban passed. Meantime, the discussion will go to the city council next. Right now a questioning between the mayor and members of the Police Department has been going on for the last hour or so. Reporting live in san jose, lens ramirez, kpix 5. A San Leandro Police officer charge evidence in the deadly shooting of a black man inside of a walmart was handcuffed and taken into custody. We show you officer jason fletcher,
Thank you so much, jeff. Governor newsom got a close up look where firefighters have been able to accomplish of the hard work that still needs to be done to get the glass fire under control. The governor says it is hart breaki done to get the glass fire under control. The governor says it is hart breaki heartbreaking to see all the devastation. The fire has ravaged more than 55,000 acres. A new conference is just getting underway. Well monitor it throughout this newscast. Right now well go to Christie Live right now at st. Helena. Whe what do you see where you are at . Reporter that may not be the case at higher elevations. The governor was talking about how scenes like this becoming far too familiar for many residents in california. He said we have our work cut out to deal with longterm efforts to reduce the fire fire threat in california. What else are you guys hearing . Reporter Governor Newsom came to talk and listen standsing in the shadow of damage left behind. He addressed what
Napa county burning once again. A fivestar resort in flames. Firefighters here in santa rosa keeping a close eye on hot spots. The latest on conditions here in Sonoma County. Following a 60hour shift, an offduty south bay firefighter jumps into action, saving the home of loved ones in santa rosa. Heatwave setting records today. Ill let you know when relief will arrive. Plus a look at the smoke forecast coming up. Abc7 news at 11 00 starts now. Now from abc7, live breaking news. And that breaking news, Governor Newsom has just declared a state of emergency in na napa, sonoma and shasta counties for the explosive wildfires burning out of control tonight in wine country. It all comes along with a mandatory Evacuation Order for the entire city of calistoga. Here is where the glass fire is burning right now in napa and sonoma counties. It scorched more than 36,000 acres and is still zero percent contained. Now take a look at the evacuations in napa county. You can see the city of calistoga