And minutes ago, firefighter was taken to the hospital with injuries. Reporter juliet, firefighters are still on the scene right now, they are waiting to put out hotspots, if necessary. There also investigating the cause of this fire. Lets go to the video, this fire began in Piedmont Lumber Company number yard, just after 2 30 this afternoon. It started outside of the building, no structures were involved, again, these lumber yard, itself, caught fire. Big flames shot flames into the air and then a third alarm which means about 100 firefighters, and a lot of equipment, right here on the scene. The flames spread to the brush on the outer edges us the fi, it is out now but th is now still concerned for the air quality. As we understand large plastic pipes were among the items that caught fire. Officials say they have asked Health Officials to come to the scene. There are lot materials in there, some concern about the air quality, we have county health coming out to make some assessments
Coming up for you at 5 00. Lets bring in our meteorologist with more of the weather conditions right now. Weve got some breezy winds. The three elements we look for when dealing with fighting fires is the heat, how hot are the temperatures, the winds, how strong are they and also the humidity. Right now were at 24 of humidity in the pittsburgh area. We are expecting those winds to continue with possibly gusts upwards of 20 miles an hour. That could help spread that fire. But also think about the smoke blowing in that direction. Were talking about air quality concerns here. As far as temperatures, we dont see much relief. Were at about 92 degrees in the pittsburgh area. We will notice a drop into the 80 by 8 00. Overnight we dont get much relief. In fact, we are expecting our lows to drop down into the upper 60s in through tomorrow morning. So the concern here tonight is going to be the heat, paired up with some gusty conditions. Upwards of 25 miles an hour in terms of the winds. Any ty
Kpix5 news at 11 00 begins with breaking news in Alameda County. A major fire rips through a commercial building causing the roof to collapse. Plus our first look tonight at Sacramento Police body camera footage of the shooting that left an officer in the bay area dead. And an issue with the power line has b. A. R. T. Riders dealing with major delays tonight. Good evening. Im elizabeth cook. Im veronica de la cruz. Ken has the night off. We begin tonight with breaking news out of Alameda County. Crews in san leandro that destroyed an upholstery shop. Homes along both streets have been evacuated. Kpix5s Andrea Nakano joining us now live from the scene. Reporter firefighters have made Good Progress on the fire in the last half hour. Most of the flames have been put out, but firefighters are on the ladders trying to douse the flames inside this building. The call came in before 8 30 tonight. The fire is centered around this upholstery and Home Furnishing store behind me. The flames quickl
Firefighters initially started an interior fire attack. They were pushed back from the fire that they found in the building. Reporter firefighters tell me there is a home right behind thbuildi here. The residents in that home have been evacuated and also there are two apartments above the business nextdoor. Those residents in those homes have been evacuated as well and firefighters are telling me tonight that no injuries have been reported so far. Reporting live in san leandro, Andrea Nakano, kpix5. It is june in the bay area, conclude a windy place. Wind is often a problem when it comes to a big fire. Not a problem tonight. Im happy to report the wind in and around this fire only between 5 and 7 miles per hour. That is much calmer than normal. As a matter of fact, the wind is completely calm right now in napa and san rafael. The winds are turning more northerly, though. Thats why we were 5 to 7 degrees warmer today. We will continue that warming trend into tomorrow. San francisco goin
And that onshore wind continues to go out to the delta and even the sacramento valley. Look for a lot of low clouds and fog at the coast. This system is right there as it works its way in. Thats to the east of us. 50s, 60s and mainly 70s now through the interior. All right. South 401. And lets hope its quiet. It is mostly quiet out there, steve. Were going to talk about the tracy super commute at this moment. And so far, so good, coming in on 205 and 580, coming into the area, there have been no major problems here. Eastbound 580 as you drive from livermore to tracy. One lane is taken over to the altamonte pass for road work. This is a look at interstate 880 in oakland. Traffic is moving well. And toll plaza is light. 4 01. Lets go back to the desk. Thank you, sal. We do begin with news from the capital. Authorities arrested a man for shooting and killing a woman in the sacramento area. She grew up in the sack sang area. Our Police Officers leave home, knowing there is a possibility th