Somewhere new to live. A raging Apartment Fire forced them out of their homes this morning. Took more than 100 firefighters to get things under control. News4 Megan Fitzgerald is here with the latest on this. Megan. Reporter yeah, aaron, that fired started at about the 7 00 this morning. We talked to neighbors who said they smelled smoke, went outside, and saw an Apartment Building completely engulfed in flames. You cant see the building, its just beyond that one. But what you will notice is fire officials on scene many investigating trying to figure out how this started. This is the scene just before 7 00 this morning. Fire engulfing entire side of a threestory Apartment Building. Flames shooting out through the roof trapping people inside. Two residents that were found in windows and firefighters took them down by ladders. Reporter with Prince George Fire Department says dwree people rushed to the hospital to be treated for their injuries. It was kind of crazy, especially with it bei
Electrician before deciding to become a cop. We talked about my concern for your safety a lot and you always said dad, dont worry, when it is your time to go you cant do a thing about it. It is in gods hands. Reporter his daughter spoke wearing her fathers shirt. I think that my dad always knew Something Like this would always happen. I believe that if he had to go this is the only honorable way for it to happen. Reporter she wondered about a future without her father who wont be there to share special moments. I didnt know who would walk me down the aisle or love all my kids that will be too cute to put down. Reporter his brother talked about the boy who followed in his footsteps but that has now changed. Well, little brother, the tables have turned. It is your big brother who now looks up to you. Reporter one officer described the cops job as being a sheep dog, protecting the flock from the wolves. That is what Sergeant Scott lunger was doing when he died protecting the flock. Always
Job interview. My mother called me and she said the house is on fire, me and the kids are outside, pjs and no shoes, its gone. Thats all she kept telling me, its gone. The issue here is these buildings are built closely together. Once again gets going its hot and they spread quickly. Theyre older wood frame structures that spread quickly. Reporter right now at this point they are still as i said trying to put out some hot spots. While this fire was going on a few blocks away two abandon homes went up in flames. We spoke to the fire chief about having to fight all those fires. More on that coming up at 5 00. Toni yates, channel 7, Eyewitness News. Thank you. We are going to turn to the disturbing charges against jared fogle. The pitchman for subway will plead guilty to charges of having sex with minors and child pornography. Hes best known for dropping 200 pounds on subway. He will spend 12 to 5. 5 years behind bars. Darla miles is live. Darla. Reporter thats right. Fogle is accused of
Congratulations. Reporter with those words she became oaklands new police chief. The first woman to lead the oakland department. With 270,000 a year she will be the highestpaid chief in the citys history. There is a lot on her plate. The Police Department has been under oversight since 2003. Required to make reforms because of misconduct. More recently they faced scrutiny for a scandal involving 18 sects worker speaking to reporters after her swearing in ceremony the new chief talked about changing the culture of the oakland Police Department. On a one an organization down to rule thinking. I want people to transform their thinking about policing. 21st Century Policing is not what it was when i became an officer 35 years ago. There is an evolution of thought and culture. If you want to change a culture you first must change the thinking. Reporter and her swearing in speech she said i know for whom i worked and who i serve. It is the community. I want to thank the Police Department. I s
Information but this is in Santa Clara County and a Police Presence and we are working to find out more information. And sal will have a drive report for you. Steve paulson is right here talking about your weather as your day starts. Looking like a beautiful day. Just a little cold right now. Thank you. We have clear skies. Up on the north coast little bit of a rain activity. For us, 30s and 40s. Few 20s up toward the north. Up in lake. Mostly sunny. Cold but nice and warmer weather. More so tomorrow into friday. The weekend looks like clouds roll in on saturday with rain on the horizon. Looks like on tap for sunday. A lot could change but thats how it looks. We have mostly clear skies. Up north a little bit of rain. 30s and 40s on the temperatures. Here say hint of a breeze. Napa31, kelseyville 27, 37 heels bugger. Glenallen at 36. All the way down to the north. Southern california there is rain in arizona. Certainly in phoenix and then the snow up thwart. May have an impact on spring