The big concern is the red flag warning that went into fekt at 1 00. Our concerns are with that northwest wind. The perimeter in the sugar loaf state park area, and if that fire gets across the line that we have established down there, it will create a much larger area to fall back to. Keep in mind, the red flag warning will remain in if he can through saturday morning. So were entering another critical time. The glass fire is moving dangerously close to the northeastern edge of angwin. Stephanie sierra went directly into the fire line where the flames are bordering that small town. Reporter the work thats happening this afternoon is critical to save angwin. The fire crews tell me theyre building a fire line from friesen road to spring lake road which homes to save angwin. Its day five, working in triple digit heat. Surrounded in dense black smoke. These heroes arent giving up. Dragging 140 pound hoses up the hill side, each crew pouring out 100 gallons of water a minute to fight the f
How a new outlook on Racial Justice might show up on the field. And Climate Change warriors. In eye on innovation, how a tiny deep sea animal could be showing us the way to a cleaner planet. First, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. I still like playing it down because i dont want to create a panic. Newly released recordings show what the president knew about the coronavirus and when. Its clear the president knows what the stakes are, but hes not sharing that with the public. This is the tragedy. The president of the United States has a duty to warn. Knowingly and willingly lied about the threat to the country. Im not going to drive this country or the world into a frenzy. Reporter a whistleblower at the department of Homeland Security says he was demoets forward refusing to change intelligence reports. I dont know who he is, and its hearsay. The whole community is decimated. We need more firefighting resources. An epic wildfire battle up and down the west coast. Or
A group of people have set a fire inside the oakland federal courthouse. What happened leading up to the destruction. New details about the alameda Sheriffs Department employees who have died from the coronavirus. And millions of americans left in limbo as Unemployment Benefits run out. I feel anxious about it. And a little bit scared. It wont be your traditional classroom. How San Franciscos learning pod plan could benefit atrisk students this fall. Where you could soon b not wg Face Covering coverings. Vandal set fwier to the oakland courthouse. Hundreds of people have been out all day protesting and standing in solidarity with protestors in portland. Well have more on this story coming up. An update on a breaking story. New details about the Alameda County sheriff technician who died of covid19 yesterday. 51yearold valley leon served with theare 19 wasorking theriff donderf and loving person with a bright smile. She is survived by several children and 13 grandchildren. We an Alameda
Interruptions, she was finally appointed surrounded by her daughters. Ive got to tell you on my way over here, i got to have a beautiful walk through chinatown, right . For anyone who trust i have yet to earn, i will work every day to earn your trust. I will work every day to build safety that is not predicated on a zip code. While many agree shes qualified for the job, some supervisor rs critical of the appointment. The election is november 5th, a month away. I think its an unfortunate decision thats really meant to sway election behavior in the last days of an election. Ironically, mayor breed encountered a similar situation following the death of ed lee. A then board president , breed stepped into the position fl acting mayor while statement running for office. But a month later, january 2018, she was removed from her job by her colleagues on the board because they saw that as a political advantage. Supervisor mark fehr ril was voted in. Breed had no apologies. We dont leave an offi
Im liz kreutz. Following the american fire. How neighbors came together to help firefighters put out the flames and save their homes. Were watching our winds very closely because they will be ramping upstarting on wednesday and this will prompt a fire width weather watch for higher fire danger. Well have the latest details in the accuweather forecast. Im luz pena in San Francisco. Its fleet week. The ships have arrived and our military is getting ready for multiple events throughout the week. Abc7 news starts right now. Announcer now news to build a better bay area from abc7. Tonight firefighters are still working to extinguish a brush fire burning in napa county, the socalled american fire has burned more than 500 acres. It prompted an evacuation advisory and some neighbors rushed to keep their homes safe. Good evening. Im eric thomas. Dion is off tonight. Abc7 News Reporter liz kreutz is live near American Canyon with the latest on this fire. Liz . Reporter eric, the fire is burning