inspectors were inside the building making sure the construction site is safe. With that explosion happened many people, ran away leaving cell phones, tools, you name it. construction obviously put on hold while i busy investigation is underway. The explosion of a propane tank at crocker park investigations. everybody wondered what it was remake how far away would you say . 3 miles . reporter two state agencies, the state fire marshal the one in charge. the state bureau of criminal investigation under the attorney generals office, one federal agency, Occupational Safety and health administration, fire and police tells me is still in the same position it was in yesterday because bci was dealing with evidence first. the state fire marshal has yet to go in and dig out the debris. just giving you an indication of how difficult and massive the undertaking is. A small army of boots on the ground digging while the Community Remains curious. just tonight i am Walking Around out here everyone h
Ministers and stars honor the first lady as she is laid to rest. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt reporting tonight from simi valley, california. Good evening. From a rainsoaked california as were here to bring you the final farewell to former first lady nancy reagan. Were going to get to that starstudded gathering in just a moment. First, to an increasingly dangerous and developing situation, another major storm system. This one in the south triggering states of emergency and over 1,000 highwater rescues. Families have been pulled from rooftops, some from trees as police and the National Guard move in amid historic floodwaters raging. Millions of people being warned of flash floods. Thats where we begin with nbcs Janet Shamlian in the storm zone. Reporter desperation as the waters rise in louisiana. Six of the people rescued were found clinging to trees. A anxious families were rushed to safety in the dark of night. My little son was a
Reagan family on behalf of the entire u. S. House of representatives. We have more on how mrs. Reagan is being remembered. Reporter late sunday the hearse carrying the former first ladys body left her home in los angeles where the 94yearold died of congestive Heart Failure sunday. Her daughter, patti davis releasing a blog post. I got the call around 8 30 this morning march 6th that my mother had died peacefully in her sleep. It was how she wanted to go. This morning new details are emerging about her Funeral Plans and mrs. Reagan will be buried at the Ronald Reagan president ial library in simi valley, california, next to her husband Ronald Wilson reagan. Prior to the Funeral Service there will be an opportunity for members of the public to pay their respects at the library. Tributes are pouring in remembering the first Lady Nancy Reagan as a woman of grace and grandeur. Her legacy being honored with a moment of silence on the debate stage. Democratic candidate and former first Lady H
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Today, remembering nancy reagan, with matt lauer and savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Still digesting the sad news of Nancy Reagans passing, but what an incredible life she lived. Legendary woman, iconic first lady and part of one of the time. I was reflecting on that this morning. So many people are finding comfort in the thought these two will be reunited once again. Nancy reagan, a picture of el elegance and strength. Nancy reagan died in her home at the age of 94. She was equally passionate about her husband and the many causes she championed. Well talk to her son ron coming up, but first, natalie is at the reagan president ial library in simi valley, california. Good morning to you. Inside the air force one hangar here at the reagan president ial library, where many are remembering nancy reagan so fondly. She redefined the role of first lady, bringing style, substance and sensitivity. Reporter late sunday, the hearse carrying the former first ladys body