Burn as we look at these pictures. Paul deanno has a look at the conditions in this area. The fire is going unstopped right now. I heard you use the word uphill, which is exactly what were facing right now. The wind blowing from the northwest to the southeast. And in this particular location, that will push the smoke and the flames uphill directly towards Alum Rock Park. We are looking at right now west winds sustained 15 to 17 Miles Per Hour. It is hot. Thats not going to change. It is dry. Thats not going to change. But whats happening right now and what could change is that wind, which likely will relax by about 6 or 7 tonight after the peak heating of the day but the breeze thats out there now likely will be there for the next hour. Back to you. Thank you. Lots of fuel to burn, too. Well have more from san jose in a moment. But we have another fireworking in the east bay. This fire at a salvage yard in san leandro sending up some thick smoke happening on eden road. The company is a
But there were accidents on 101. A pickup truck driver facing northbound in southbound lanes near san pedro road after a spinout on rainslick pavement. Just an hour earlier we witnessed this pickup truck crashing near the very same spot. Are you okay . Yeah, im fine. Im fine. What happened . I just lost traction, thats all. I couldnt correct it quick enough and i hit the guardrail. The chp responding to help. The driver wasnt hurt. The street crew was out working in stormy conditions in mill valley doing emergency work for pg e. Were clearing the lines for pg e and making sure none of the limbs fall on the power lines. Its prevention work due to the high winds. Yeah, its wild. Reporter we found contractor David Parsons putting out sandbags at the shop where hes doing work at san anselmo. The way this winter has been i wouldnt be surprised if it comes up again. Reporter downtown san anselmo has had several close calls. The creek is moving fast today but well below flood stage. Yes, wint
Where her son lived. I said something bad must of happened down there but i never in my wildest dreams think that that was my son that was caught up out there turners family tells me they are in the process of making funeral arrangements. Turner was 30yearold girlfriend was also in the home. She is ians mother. She survived is still in the hospital. Live in Waverly Jason marks 10 on your side. Weve been showing you these exclusive images from chopper 10 of the damage today Virginia Governor Terry Mcauliffe damage. 10 on your sides erin kelly continues our team of the story. He flew by helicopter over the hardest hit areas today and met with some of the victims. And just over an hour ago, the governor was across the street, walking through the rubble. Thats where three of the victims were. The governor declared a state of emergency at 7 00 last night to help make funding available. Crews will work on Damage Assessment over the next week or two. The governor says the damage appears to be
This home and theyre getting her to safety tonight. You talked to Law Enforcement and you talked to some other people out in the area, for, and you told me that there was some damage out on route 630. I am going to go check that out as soon as im no longer live on Television Just to see if i can find out exactly whats going on. But jean, definitely the scene out here right now is just a lot of damage. A lot of homes out here on route 460. This is just one of the areas that is seeing a lot of damage. We understand that it goes all the way down to the Promised Land area in appomattox county as well. Were glad to hear that person is okay. When you look at that damage, that is certainly a very strong storm there, tim saunders. Thank you very much. Well, jean, i do want to say that the house behind me, we dont know for sure that that person or if anybody was in that house. The home that i was talking about that had an elderly woman in it is a brick home off to my left. Its out of view. I do
In appomattox county, and waverly, virginia tomorrow. Those are two of the hardest hit areas from todays storm system. One person is missing in the evergreen area of appomattox county. There have been at least three deaths, and a centra spokesperson confirms three people are being treated for critical injuries at Centra Community hospital two others are being treated there two people with injuries are being treated at Lynchburg General Hospital. Tomorrow, appomattox county schools will be closed. And Patrick County schools will operate on a twohour delay. Some of the worst damage in our region is in appomattox county. Dozens of homes are damaged or destroyed in the community of evergreen. Wdbj7s tim saunders is live there tonight. Melissa, this is what were seeing all over this area. Trees are down and so are power lines. Virtually no one in appomattox county has electrictity dozens of homes are damaged, and a mobile home across the highway from where im standing was completely torn ap