The horses moved to the back. Reporter Alameda County fire Officials Say two fires started within a mile of each other around 10 00 a. M. The larger fire burned 35 acres and came within feet of a 4 million home currently up for sale. Today the realtor stopped by to see the damage. I am really very relieved. Reporter fire crews were able to save the house and the barn that briefly caught fire. The area that started to catch fire was the shingles. They did have to go back on the roof and peel some shingles back to save the barn. Reporter firefighters braved the intense heat and moderate winds. Both fires were knocked down in less than an hour with help from crews in the sky dropping flame retardant. You could see flames right at the top. Reporter neighbors in the area say todays close call is a frightening reminder that fire season could continue for months. Its been exacerbated by Drought Conditions and the fact that were a little short of water throughout the ranch. Reporter the cause
He threw these two items over the balcony at the officers. He threw knives at the officers . These two knives right here. The officers then turned fired rubber bullets. How many . Five. Reporter tenants say when officers decided to let morales stay inside his unit not long after that they say he started the fire that spread through the complex. Residents say after that officers returned and morales was tasered and taken into custody, but it was too late. I think they should have taken him into custody when they were first here and this would have been prevented. Reporter morales father who asked his face not be shown and lived here with his son agrees. I strongly believe that if they would have apprehended him the first time all of this probably could have been avoidable. Reporter tenants acknowledge officers faced a tough decision and could easily have been criticized for a forced entry. Still, for some including nikki castillo, a wife and mother of three, the bottom line is were home
Brush, a lot of dry vegetation very erratic winds that were dealing with so our biggest concern is to start getting some containment around this and make sure people are safe in those evacuation areas. Amy head from cal fire joining us. We mentioned the people being safe. We also said three hikers have already been rescued. Any other people in danger right now as far as you know . There is the conanyon Creek Campground that is under evacuation as well as the mix canyon area we are evacuating. I do not have an exact number of homes in the area. Its as i say, were work on that number. We do have some road closures along 128 and are asking people to stay out of the area to make sure they are safe as well. 0 containment at this point. Amy, thank you for your time. Well check back with you later through this newscast and through the night. We appreciate your time. Lets accepted things over to chief meteorologist jeff ranieri. You heard the captain talk about the types of conditions theyre d
I grabbed my purse and that was it. We had to get out. Reporter jessica watt spent the night at a friends house last night. Tonight shes not sure where she and her dad will be. Bob yates is heading to his dads place in placerville. I can get a shower change some clothes and feel a little better anyway. Reporter cal fire chief mike watson told residents going home will be tomorrow at the earliest. At the very very earliest. Reporter tonight the fire is burning south and east of Lake Berryessa. Where the fire is at right now, its very very remote. There arent really any homes right there right now. Reporter for the folks waiting to get pack to their places, it is just a matter of time. It is also early in what will be a long fire season. This is the second time in a year, and frankly its getting old. Reporter there have been nearly 7,000 acres burned. The fire is being attacked by 10 helicopters, four air tankers and 1300 firefighters who are working to get this fire contained. Right now
Wooden ties and rails. A shutdown thats needed to ensure they wont need to do it again for another 40 years. The end result is going to be a smoother quieter ride. Reporter the estimated 180,000 transbay riders now forced to the freeways and ferries. Its a very big interruption for the bay area. Reporter this San Francisco group has a dance battle at the art and soul festival in oakland. Have to catch a ride to the battle. Reporter b. A. R. T. Is running buses from the 19th street station in oakland to the temporary transbay terminal in San Francisco and back. And if you have to cross the bay bridge by car, expect the trip to take an hour longer than normal. It was frustrating. But we can work around. Im someone that adapts. I will adapt. Reporter b. A. R. T. Will have 94 buses going back and forth across the bay bridge during this stoppage. They also say theyll have to repeat this maintenance over labor day weekend. Reporting live on Treasure Island ian cole nbc bay area news. Thank y