A lot of fire damage here at the apartments. Temperatures had a tough time trying to locate them the suspected arsonist was one step ahead of the firefighters, setting one fire after another. He is charged with arson the first call came in at 1 00 this afternoon. A town house with four units was on fire. I was on the back side trying to hose it down. Just trying to keep water on the unit. Multiple cars were coming in and reported yet another town house and yet another. In all five structures were ablaze and that is the biggest problem firefighters encountered. Wasnt like you had one fire it was from building to building. You had a fire and it was located in one building and morning fire in another building and another location. Firefighters were trying to contain the blaze Martinez Police were trying to find a tenant who may have set them. One officer realized we may have been able to do a welfare check on a subject that would have been living in one of the units on fire the lieutenant
In applause as that happened and as these men realized their sevenyear dreams. Tonight an impossible dream realized. These two men are not the first to free climb up the nearly vertical wall of yosemites el capitan. This is something that you he never thought would happen. Tommy called well and Kevin Jorgenson using only their hands and feet to climb the rock. No climbing equipment, only harnesses only to prevent deadly falls during their 19day journey. The climbers braving a windstorm. Tossed around like a rag doll. And clinging to razor sharp edges to make the record books. What makes it hard is the holes are very small, theyre very far apart. Basically, its just hard to climb. On day eight, trouble. Kevin struggled as one of thezq toughest points. It crossed my mind that i should just throw in the towel. It was a true cliffhanger. Kevin finally turned that impossible corner. Pure joy, he posted on facebook. For his family relief. When i heard that he made it it10jb brought you know,
A 22yearold man died while speeding striking a power pole. In june a 20yearold and his passenger died the two men linked to the death monday face charges of felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. An 18yearold is out on bail and a 23yearold out in court where the victims family interrupted proceedings with cries for justice. We understand their anger and what happened is a horrible tragedy. They lost a valuable loved one. My niece was 24. I want a full justice done. I want to make sure these guys dont get a tap on their hands and let them go. The candle light vigil is growing. From here, the people are running to do a procession down yerba buena and to a park. The funeral is scheduled for friday. David thank you very much. Another report about an innocent person killed for no reason. Growing tribute for an innocent bystander killed in what Police Believe might have been a gang shooting. They witnessed her murder yesterday. Police believe people in two cars opened fire on e
Seriously injured. Several trucks and vehicles outside of the store the Alameda County Fire Department says the car traveled 50 feet inside of the building. This is video. Crews were taking one victim to a waiting ambulance. We do not know the and its not been well bring you latest developments on air and online. Good evening, im ama daets. A fire in north around 5 15 you can see how intense the fire was. Were told it may have started as a car fire that spreads to the building. And m in martinez a man charged with setting five homes on fire. These fires broke out in martinez. That is where abc7 news is live with more. Vic . You can see there is a lot of activity here. You know, the fire was controlled hours ago there was a lot of fire damage here at the apartments. Temperatures had a tough time trying to locate them the suspected arsonist was one step ahead of the firefighters, setting one fire after another. He is charged with arson the first call came in at 1 00 this afternoon. A tow
Its been an emotional day for the family of the woman killed this week after two cars crashed the 24yearold died as the result of a crash that happened between two men accused of racing down yerba buena road. One man appeared in court today. There was an angry outburst by the victims family. Tonight, theyre about to hold a vigil for her. Ever since monday, there has been an outcry to slow down traffic on yerba buena road about a half mile west there is a radar speed feed back sign that tells drivers how fast theyre going. Police are going to put up a temporary one where the victim died as two speeding cars crashed going an estimated 70 plus miles per hour. One officials says it might encourage drivers to see if they can set a new record. However, the vice mayor maintains that they work. We know from experience using radar feed back signs that they have slowed down traffic. Which is why i was ready to propose it right away and because we can get them out there, immediately. We drove dow