People. Matt, the fire has claimed a life. Tell us more. Reporter thats right, that person was trying to evacuate, but they got into a car accident, and the car overturned. Firefighters trying to save as many people as possible, trying to get everyone to evacuate. The fire has covered more than 15 square miles and is quickly moving to heavily populated areas. You see the dramatic pictures. The fire started yesterday and is powered by the strong santa ana winds. Some gusts have topped 15 miles per hour. Firefighters have been fearing Something Like this could happen, and it did. The wind has been pushing the fire about 60 miles northwest of los angeles. It has about 30,000 residents. Its also nearing ventura which has around 106,000 residents. The fire is pushing quickly toward venturventura. Were making sure were out ahead of the fire, making sure we have evacuations in advance of the fire. Were leapfrogging engines as the fire proceeds. Reporter firefighters from other areas are comin
Is enough to cause quite a few accidents. Well track more of this rain and let you know how much each of you will be getting in your different neighborhoods and when that wind could gust to 50 miles an hour coming up throughout the show. Thanks so much. We know the rain is coming. The big question now is will the weekend be a washout when it come to the major Holiday Events planned throughout the bay area. Player marianne . Reporter the rain has been coming down all day. Two major events. One is tomorrow night. The traditional Tree Lighting ceremony in the down plaza. And then there is the childrens holiday parade at 11 00 a. M. On saturday morning. But there is a lot of heart in this city. Because both these events will go on as planned despite the downpour. This train is a labor of love. You can see it in every colorful detail. Weve been working on this since august. Getting this ready. Getting the platform ready and doing our lastminute things for the train. Reporter the train has b