The death toll from a series of tornadoes in the southeast that touched down wednesday has risen to 17. 7. Two more bodies were found in mississippi, bringing the states total victims to 10. Seven more people died in two different states, including 6 in tennessee. Laststight, a tornado touched down in birmingham, alabana, but fortunately there was not a lot of damage there. In california, a large brush fire that broke out last night is threatening dozens of hohos. In some parts of the area, major highways had to be shut down, and residents are being evacuated. Wendy gillette ports nits helicopter a helicoer dropped water on fast moving flames in Ventura County, california saturday. The fire heavily used 101 freeway and a portion of the Union Pacific Railroad Tracks started d christmas night. sot chief Mark Lorenzen Ventura County Fire Department it was pushed by strong northwest winds of 50 miles an hour. The fire quickly grew in size. About 600 firefighters are battling the blaze. The
Near searchlight. Authorities say 3 motorcycles were involved. One persond was pronounced dead at the scene. Were told traffic was slowed down in the area as police investigated but according to the Nevada Department of transportation traffic is now all clear in the area. Sharie Johnson another busy day for president ial candidates traveling around the nation. To try and win over voters. One group of local activists. Pushing to end Youth Violence and senseless killings. Has gotten the attention of at least one president ial hopeful. 8 news nows Mauricio Marin joins us with more about the change some locals want to see. Mauricio Marin tomorrowthe group hold my hand is set to talk with democratic candidate Bernie Sanders. It all comes just after they marched to stop the violence theyve been seeing in their communities recently here in the valley. They never expected the cause would get attention from those with their eyes set on the white house. Mauricio Marin all lives matter. Thats the
Reporter even by texas standards it was a monstrosity. I see it. Its crossing the highway right there. Big, big tornado. Reporter at least eight tornadoes exploded through dallas county. The hardest hit areas are garland and rowlett. Oh, theres stuff flying in the air reporter damage has been reported along a 40 mile stretch of homes and businesses. In the darkness last night the destruction was hard to see. But by this morning the path of the tornadoes was clear. Entire communities are flattened. Many of the houses Still Standing are without roofs. Vehicles are flipped or buried under debris. In garland, the storms killed eight people and destroyed 600 structures in a two mile area. In rowlett, the tornadoes injured 23 and leveled 40 homes. High winds tossed trailers at this Mobile Home Park and damaged this strip mall. We pray and support those who have lost a family member. Abbott say more storms today are complicating recovery efforts. I want you to know that texas is doing everyth
Eyewitnesses who lived through this tornado say it blew through around 7 00 p. M. And lasted less there it is, i see it. Reporter even by texas standards it was a monstrosity. Oh, i see it, its crossing the highway right there. Big, big tornado. Reporter at least eight tornados exploded through dallas county, the hardesthit areas are garland and rowlett. Oh theres stuff flying in the air reporter damage has been reported along a 40mile stretch of homes and businesses. In the darkness last night the destruction was hard to see. But by this morning the path of the tornados was clear. Entire communities are flattened. Many of the houses Still Standing are without roofs. Vehicles are flipped or buried under debris. In garland the storms killed eight and destroyed 600 structures in a twomile area. In rowlett, the tornados injured 23 people and level the 40 homes. High winds tossed trailers at damaged this strip mall. We pray and support those who have lost a family member. Reporter Texas Go
Their relative who also lives in the same house with them. The woman was shot at least one time she was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Once againpolice say this was an accidental shooting. Neighbors weve spoken with who didnt want to go on camera were stunned when they found out what happened. But are glad no one is seriously hurt. We knocked on the door but no one answered. Authorities have not released the names of any one involved in this incident at this time. Reporting live. Mauricio marin. 8 news now. Sharie Johnson mauricio. Will anyone likely face charges after this shooting . Mauricio Marin sharie. Because it was an accident. Police say no one will likely be facing any criminal charges in this case. Back to you. Sharie Johnson a wildfire that started christmas night. Has spread to 1200 acres. Nearly 100 homes have been evacuated and parts of a major highway were shut down. Cbs news correspondent Wendy Gillette reports from new york. helicopter a helicopter d