sot they said man you got 2 minutes to get out of here. I got into the truck grabbed the dogs, grabbed her saw the fire jumping our road the flames moved so fast in some areas, there was little crews could do to slow the pace. s u bridge at this point the flames continue to ferociously spread and Fire Fighters say they dont even know how many homes and buildings have burned down one fire chief just in this spot along 138 near wrightwood were destroyed. Complicating matters crews had no major water source. Their engines can only carry 500 gallons of water. sot i live on 138 where the fire is right this minute mary gress home is in this area. She believes its possible she lost almost everything. sot i know that were safe and our dogs are safe thats what i know not far from the this horrific scene in wrightwood people they streamed out of town. Its not worht risking your life so were out of here. Christianne Klein tom wait reporting, thank you. The fire is having widespread effects. Even
Trump said, not so much. And the 12yearold hunter. Her family defending these photos amid Death Threats tonight. Good evening on this very busy wednesday night. And we begin with the frightening moments unfolding on a ship with more than 500 passengers and crew, off puerto rico. A fire breaking out. They were ordered to abandon ship. The u. S. Coast guard rushing to the scene of the caribbean fantasy. Black smoke there pouring out from the ship as it approached san juan. Passengers overcome. The captain ordering that evacuation. Passengers in life vests jumping down slides. More than 100 injuries. And tonight, abcs gio benitez in puerto rico with new report ing now on what might have caused the fire. Reporter tonight, new details of the horror at sea. The ferry still smoldering hours after that dangerous fire erupted. More than 500 passengers and crew, wearing life vests, evacuating down those emergency slides into rescue rafts. Surrounded by coast guard boats and choppers. A crew memb
Diane and kendis . A death toll from some of the worst flooding in louisiana history has risen to 13. An elderly woman was confirmed as the latest victim yesterday. Tens of thousands of residents remain in shelters. About 70,000 people have asked for help from fema. As the flood waters recede, Health Officials warned theres an increased risk of the west nile virus that is carried by mosquitos. A new storm formed in the atlantic overnight. Looking at the radar, severe storms bringing a change to the northeast. Heavy rain in d. C. And maryland, and storms are moving through new york and new jersey. Its following days of extreme heat and humidity on the coast. And it was a big night on the track for team usa. The u. S. Women ran into the record books with a clean sweep. Meantime, on the beach a pair of reporter revenge for team usa on the beach. Kerri walshjennings and april ross celebrating after beating another high ranked Brazilian Team in the bronze medal match. The u. S. Women also o
Brazilian authorities. Even at this hour the situation is not resolved. You can see one of the swimmers talking to authorities a few minutes ago. Its not clear when or if theyll be allowed on the plane. The swimmers and teammates ryan lochte and another say they were robbed at gunpoint in a taxi as they returned to the athletes village early monday. They were at a party. Police found little evidence so far to support their accounts of what happened. And apparently they cannot find their taxi driver or witness from the robbery. A judge ordered the seizure of their passports today. Lochte had more left the country. Well have the latest on this developing situation on abc7 news at 11 00. Now to the other top story. The blue cut fire that chased tens of thousands of people from their homes in southern california. The flames spread at a ferocious pace. We know tonight it burned homes so quickly that crews dont know just yet how many were lost. An estimated 34,500 homes and nearly 83,000 peo
Trump said, not so much. And the 12yearold hunter. Her family defending these photos amid Death Threats tonight. Good evening on this very busy wednesday night. And we begin with the frightening moments unfolding on a ship with more than 500 passengers and crew, off puerto rico. A fire breaking out. They were ordered to abandon ship. The u. S. Coast guard rushing to the scene of the caribbean fantasy. Black smoke there pouring out from the ship as it approached san juan. Passengers overcome. The captain ordering that evacuation. Passengers in life vests jumping down slides. More than 100 injuries. And tonight, abcs gio benitez in puerto rico with new report ing now on what might have caused the fire. Reporter tonight, new details of the horror at sea. The ferry still smoldering hours after that dangerous fire erupted. Crew, wearing life vests, ordered to abandon ship, evacuating down those emergency slides into rescue rafts. Surrounded by coast guard boats and choppers. A crew member s