Fire, but once it started, it just started ripping through each one of tees row homes, and spreading to each one, until, again it, got to about eight homes, and then we heard about the deaths. Four children were told are from one family, were not sure what that family has been providing, yet we do know the red cross is on scene at this point. And along with those four children, that were killed, four other people have been confirmed injured. Were not sure what the status of those folks are, as well, but including that number, eight homes damaged, four children killed, four more people injured, and 42 people displaced. But we were there when the commissioner finally gave word that tragic news about the children. This is a tragic day if philadelphia, we lost four children today. And i want everybody to understand that fire is everyones fight, not just the fire department, everyones fight. And you see firefighters remain on scene, as they continue to dig and do their work, there will be an investigation later on, after this is all cleaned up, but it is not cleaned up at this point. Again, weve seen hot spots and flare ups, later on this morning, as well. But the tragic news, once again, four children killed in this fire. There are other significant injuries in this, as well, as the massive amount of people that have been displaced again, the red cross is on scene, they are assisting, were hearing, that they will be setting up a temporary shelter in this area to assist those families, the families in which we still hear the screaming and the agony from this mornings fire. So, continuing, ongoing situation, well keep you updated throughout the morning. Live in southwest philadelphia, im Steve Patterson, cbs3, Eyewitness News. The worse news possible, thanks for that update. 6 02, lets get a check on the weather for today. Carol is standing by in the Weather Center boy such a horrible story. The weather, nicole, we have seen real turn around in our weather all of the heat and humidity and Stormy Weather that we saw at the end of the week to much quieter and better conditions today. So weve got sunshine out there right now, we will be able to hang onto that sunshine all day long, you can see, the city of philadelphia, right now, with just total blue skies. Storm scan3, showing, hurricane arthur, whats left of it, now up in maine, and it is pulling away, moving away, and as it does so, weather conditions will be improving greatly in our area. So we are continuing, as we look at storm scan3, to see some nice sunshine in the area, and no clouds, and no precipitation here either. Our temperature, 64 degrees in philadelphia, right now. We have 61 in trenton, 62 in wilmington, so much cooler start to the day than you have become accustomed to. 59 degrees, in allentown. We have 54 up in the poconos. Sixtyfour down in wildwood. And the Ocean Temperatures have dropped off, too, to about 59 degrees. And notice these dew points, our dew points are in the 40s, right now, and when you see them at that level you know youve got some very, very comfortable weather conditions out there, and thats what we will be hanging onto for the rest of the day. By 9 00 a. M. , our temperature get to go about 71 degrees. By the time we hit noon, 81 degrees. By 3 00 p. M. , 84 degrees. This is just some terrific day after the fourth every july werth. We do start to heat up again though, ill show threw with the eyewitness weather seven day forecast, nicole . Carol, thank you. Perhaps the Biggest Party happened right here in philadelphia. The birth place of freedom. Last night, downtown philly really was the place to be. Eyewitness News Reporter matt rivers was there and spoke to many enjoying the food, the fun, and lots of other festivities. It is the music and the food and the smiles and the people this july 4th in philadelphia. Nothing sour about philadelphia. Philadelphia just the truth. Good energy out here. It really is. Reporter these colors dont run but they could be worn, as the parkway turned into a red, white and blue sea even ben franklin would be proud of. It is pretty awesome. Every year there is a Pretty Amazing turn out at the parkway there is year no different. Are you pretty pay tree the snuck. Ya. As the sunsets, the music turned up. With opening acts, Vicky Martinez followed by none other than phillys own roots, always a better set when playing to the home crowd. All of that adding up to the sounds of the summer. Just different. It is different. The scenery. The weather did start out bit sketchy but by Late Afternoon nothing but warm, golden sunshine. Relax, enjoy the air and the beautiful women. There is no fun without safety, though, something philly police know all too well. From horses to bikes, to plane old foot patrols, security was priority one. Just earlier this week Eyewitness News was granted an exclusive look into the citys command center, used to keep people safe all day long. Constantly look at things from the previous year, look at ways you can improve. And we prepare and plan accordingly. Matt rivers, cbs3, Eyewitness News. Well, we wait all year to see fireworks like these. Check this out. The dazzling display, lighting up the night skies over Cherokee High School in evesham township. Residents were belated delighted that the wet weather didnt ruin their fun. Many local communities postponed fourth every July Fireworks because that far rainy weather. Here are just some of the sit thats will have fireworks displays tonight. Includes ocean city, sea isle city, wildwood, upper darby. So, the fun continues. Well perhaps some of the best holiday celebrations took place in the suburbs. Eyewitness News Reporter jan was therefore the showing of patriotic pride in chester county. Reporter a big birthday bash in the suburbs. Longwood gardens, kennett square, chester county, has one of the best. Paypatriotic music, oh, im just so excited, yes. I love the fireworks. They are so cool. The sold out crowd of 5600 agrees. Some making a road trip out of the holiday just to see this 30 minute spectacle. I drove from richmond, virginia, through the hurricane stuff. Im very proud to be american. That sentiment carried over into norristown, in montgomery county, patriotism on full display, here, too, with the red, white and the blue. Beautiful weather. Met with my beautiful wife. Live music brought families to their feet. He went up on the stage and played the drums. And the party forged new friendships. Turned out beautiful. Couldnt be better. Not a better night they say to celebrate the usa. What i like the most is being with family, friends. This is our country, yes, im very patriotic, very excited. We have a full suburban fireworks guide over at cbsphilly. Com. Reporting in longwood gardens, jan, cbs3, Eyewitness News. And it wasnt just philly, fireworks also lit up the new york city skyline, take a look at this amazing display, for millions of people in the big apple, now, that show lasted 25 minutes and used about 50,000 pounds of explosives. This years theme was the 200 anniversary of the star spangled banner. And hey, it was a star spangled Birthday Party in washington, d. C. , many came out to enjoy the annual capitol fourth concert on the west lawn of the capitol. This year, performers included patti labelle, frank i valley, even a special appearance from kermit the frog and miss piggy. Well, back here at home, Vice President joe biden celebrated Independence Day at independence hall. The vp took pride in telling the crowd that hes married to a philly native. He even brought his grandson on stage to make it more after family affair. Cute little guy. Mr. Biden and mayor nutter marked the 50th anniversary of the civil rights act. And the 60th anniversary of brown versus board of education. Now, each talked about what they considered the defining issue of our time. I believe education is the civil rights issue of the 21st century. Quality of he had something vitally important, to creating opportunities for every young person in our great nation, the civil rights issue of our day, making it clear, that you should be able to marry whom ever you love. Period. After the ceremony the crowd cheered as Vice President biden and mayor nutter walked in the annual parade in old city. Lots of people shocked to see him there. Well, most people celebrate the fourth of july holiday with fireworks and barbeques. But one new jersey town marks the holiday by lacing up their sneakers for a special south jersey tradition. In Gloucester County they were off to the race this is fourth of july as part of the 33rd annual pitman freedom 4mile road race. Some with tutus in tow. Tutus are just an extra to get us home for the race. I run a little faster. Reporter but it was Washington Township resident, anthony, who ran fastest of all. Definitely a cool thing to come out here and see the town like this. It is cents a nice race. You get a lot of crowd support. Reporter over eight ooh runners take to the road for the 4mile race while thousands of others skit here on the side lines, waiting for the parade to get started. By 10 00 oclock the crowds had gathered, from pine size patriots, to patriotic patches, so they get dressed every year, they come, they have a good time. Music to organizers ears, who scheduled the event, rain or shine. They made the right call. We had little rain now, but not hot for the runners. I think they made the right decision. We will have a great day. Great day in a small town celebrating americas biggest moment. And i had to say, i was out there for that race, and the parade, and just as i was interviewing the mayor, the skies just opened up and poured on us, but thankfully it, only lalls dollars about ten minutes. So nothing was ruined by the rainy weather. It is 6 11 right now. Arthur puts damper on the Holiday Weekends, unfortunately, in several areas along the east coast. Coming up next well take a look at the impact from the first hurricane of the season. Plus this if youre headed out to summer concert or festival, you will want to download a few handy apps. Im kara tsuboi, cnet. Com. Ill have my recommendations coming up next in the tech and tragedy to tell but this morning out of southwest philadelphia. Four children have been killed in a house fire, four others were injured. The three alarm blaze broke out around 2 45 this morning, on the 6500 block every guessner street. That fire destroyed eight homes, more than 40 people being displaced. The red cross is on scene work to go help those affected by this tragedy. And of course, our Steve Patterson is at the scene gathering more details stay tuned for live report from him just ahead in our next half hour. Again, very tragic story, four children dead in that fire. North carolina, state dodge add bullet, category two storm, with winds everyone hundred miles per hour, but made landfall along the outer banks early friday morning. No reports of any deaths or serious injuries. But more than 40,000 people did in fact lose power. Suspected tornado also tore through some homes. Headed to the bathroom, the sealing was just collapsing behind us. Hurricane arthur, rained out, or even changed fourth every july plans as far north as new england. Well, 6 15 right now, this Holiday Weekend store visitors arent getting exactly what they hoped for. Hurricane arthur may be weakening, moving off shore, but it is still causing some dangerous rip tides. As eyewitness News Reporter cleve bryan tells us, art surround not spoiling all of the fun. Down the shore. Just little number it comes to the weather, but most greatful hurricane arthur passed far off shore, this is just the beginning of a big Holiday Weekend. Whether playing arcade games, people found plenty of reasons to celebrate the fourth of july despite rainy start. Hanging out with friend, going walking on the boardwalk, having breakfast, going into arcades. Weve had a great day. The beaches were bear, but people knew it was only temporary as the rest of the weekend promises to provide plenty of sun and fun. Yesterday was beautiful. Tomorrow were going parasailing. Who knows, take the good with the bad when youre at the beach. So what are you going to do . Ill have some. Get out of here, knucklehead. Snack and Souvenir Sales made for happy businesses. It is great. Stopped raining, everybody came out, i think well have a good night. A clear indication that the jersey shore is shaping up to the good Holiday Weekend, but there is one concern. Hurricane arthur kick up big waves that are great for surfing, but dangerous for the casual swimmer. Rip current warnings will remain in effect saturday, bathers need to pay close attention to the lifeguards instructions, and do not go swimming after hours. Would below them out of the water, tell them were going home, strongly suggest they dont go in. Many beaches will have extended hours, until 8 00. If you are going to one of the other shore towns you need to check in go you are planning ongoing to the beach in the evening. In ocean city, cleve bryan, cbs3, Eyewitness News. More than 3,000 people still without power, after downed tree limbs, actually dent in the darr at the intersection of the parkway and ashburn and cheltenham, montgomery county. Now, luckily, the child in the back seat wasnt hurt. Thats good news. In chester county, though, one tree actually fell onto two cars, closing north calm road. One of the drivers suffered minor injuries. Definitely some damage here and there, carol. But largely spared. Wouldnt you say from arthur at least in our part . Oh, yes. I mean, i think though the rain that we saw, and also, the high surf, thats problem pi going to be the most lingering memory of it. Weve got blue skies now, though, arthur is long gone, it is being push out, leaving on its own, High Pressure is here, and look what High Pressure can do when it feels lick it. And this is what it feels like to do today. And weve got low humidity, so the air mass is so comfortable. It is such a departure, from what we dealt with during the week. Our temperatures are great. Our sky conditions are beautiful. Not just through center city, but also, in the poconos, look at this, you can see the shadows, so obviously full sunshine there. And it is beautiful at the shore, too, today, and notice the people are already out on the boardwalk, as weve been talking about this morning, remember, there is the High Surf Advisory along the shore line until noon today. And a moderate at least risk of rip current along the shore. But the farther away arthur gets, the seas will calm down. Still i think this is one weekend that you, but because of the churns that arthur did, careful if you go into the ocean water. Make sure ear area near that lifeguard. 64 degrees if philadelphia, 61 in trenton. 62 degrees in wilmington this morning. It is cool and comfortable out there. These temperatures, actually, i think, look a little warmer than they feel when youre outside, because with the breeze and the low humidity, it is quite a departure. Temperatures are in the middle 60s at this point along the shore line, and look at the ocean, 59 degrees, so it has cooled way down. The ocean was in the 70s last weekend, 59 degrees today. So storm scan3, quiet in our area, arthur is up here, and leaving, and weve got just High Pressure building in. It comes in, invisible when it comes in so it doesnt come in with a lot of fanfare on radar screen, but boy can we feel the difference, it is definitely out there. So sunny, nice, temperatures getting to the lower end of the 80s today, tomorrow more upper end of the 80s, 87 degrees or so tomorrow. High pressure still here. And then, with this front, were going to be watching for this warm air to start to come up. So as long as thats back to the west, the heat and humidity start to pour up here and temperatures will be getting into the 90s monday and tuesday and we will be very close to the 90s once again on wednesday. Future weather, what do woe see . Not much except for sunshine, by monday there is computer model would like to bring some showers off to the west soy, expect to find dry weather at least for the next couple of days. Eightyfour in philadelphia today. Eightyseven tomorrow. Full sunshine, and low humidity. If you are in a pool, watch out for the rubber duckies and this. Oh, man. Bob kel coy pop up in any pool. One of the most frightening things of summer, bob kelly with a snorkle mask. Full sun today, fast cooling, because of the dew points being solo, youll van rate that water off very quickly, you will feel chill when you get out of the pool, if you are like enough to have one. Same deal with the ocean, too, temperatures of 78 degrees, ocean water is 59 degrees. So problem bring wrapped up in a a blanket. Seventyeight at the shore and poconos, slightly warmer 84 threw through philadelphia, but everybody extremely comfortable, slight breeze, sunshine, clear skies tonight. Terrific night ahead. Tomorrow looks almost just as nice, monday we get more humid at 91, and warmer, and 92 on tuesday, is there a shower late in the day on tuesday . Well see. Then wednesday, maybe chance of a shower or thunderstorm, sale deal on thursday, and so it looks like a warm, very typically summer like week after a gorgeous weekend, nicole . And carol, you have got to get a lock for that political gate. Im telling you. Just going to keep popping up. 6 21 right now, with the summer concert, festival season in full swing, now is a great time to explore new music the as cnet. Com kara tsuboi, all you need is a few apps to expand your live music experience. Reporter enjoy that live version. Your Favorite Song by recording it through the app light. Free download for iphones and android. Whats cool about the app are the filters, easy editing tools, simple up load to go social media. If you and all of