Attic of a home in the area. Crews on the roof there. This is on outlook avenue near parker avenue. Fire crews are still checking the home that had the fire in the attic for hot spots. But again, they think theyre in the clear fire contains, by the way, this started just before 4 oclock this afternoon. And we have some video here from a viewer. You see all the smoke. The Oakland Fire Department says 50 firefighters from 6 engines work to knock it down. The word on any injuries so far we havent heard of any. Fortunately, we also do not know how the fire started. Thats right. Lets get you a check of your lawrence. I know were going to heat up later this week as well. Which kind of brings up the concern of fire danger. Danger really always a concern at this time of year, especially until weve had that for significant rain about an inch. For more, we havent had that. Weve had a couple of small system. So yeah, fires going to be an issue i think of this week. Well see those offshore winds.
Youre watching kron. Noon. Thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. Im happy to be with you. Im Justine Waldman and we will start with the 75,000 Kaiser Health care workers and the employees who are getting ready to go on strike their labor contract with kaiser expired over the weekend kron fours Michael Thomas in walnut creek with the latest. Were just about 2 days away from c one of the largest healthcare strikes in u. S. History and locations just like this. Kaiser in walnut creek could be affected, causing patients to be delayed in multiple ways. In total, theres almost 75,000 healthcare workers set to strike nationwide in this threeday strike could start as soon as october 4th, which is this coming wednesday. It includes workers in washington, colorado, oregon, and almost 60,000 here in california with 20,000 coming out of the bay area. Their contracts expired over the weekend. Union officials telling us they have had good discussions with kaiser, but one of the Bigg
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Americas late news, Fox News Night. A live look now at Columbia University. The campus was shot down because of hundreds of antisemitic protesters. Many of them are still there. We will cover Breaking News on that. And a short time ago antiisrael protesters lighting players near the campus. Police lined up with their helmets. You can see them trying to keep the crowds back. We will keep you updated on that. Meantime to Columbia University president testifying on capitol hill that she has seen no antisemitic protests. Watch. When mobs or people are shouting from the river to the sea palestine must be free or long live , are those antisemitic statements . Yes or no . Its not how you feel. I hear them as such. Some people dont. We have is that a yes . We have sent a clear message im not asking about the message. Does that fall under the definition of antisemitism . Yes or no . Why is it so tough . Because its a its a its a difficult issue. Have you seen protesters saying we are against je
Right now. A very good thursday morning now to you. Thanks for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im Marcus Washington on the last thursday of 2017. Lets make it great. Lets make it count. What are we going to do today, kari . Bundle up this morning. Lots of layers needed as you get ready to head out but then its going to be a really nice afternoon, hopefully you will have a chance to get out there and enjoy t take in that sunshine. Look at how cold it is right now in the north bay. We are now just a couple of degrees above freezing in many spots. Oakland has dropped down to 39 degrees and 41 now in san jose. After this chilly start lets get a look at our temperature trend for santa clara. Up to 50 degrees at 10 00 and low 60s today, very nice, and that actually above normal for the end of december. We will talk about some cooler temperatures and some rain in the forecast coming up in a few minutes. Mike, the morning commuters, they have to be loving the bay bridge. They are at least thi