Hom homes this afternoon. Weve just learned the fire more than doubled in size, now up to 500 acres and structures are now burning. Take a look at flames that crept close to homes along tesla road. Cal fire brought in a big plane to drop fire retardant from above it. The fire started just before 3 00 and going to 500 acre as cording to cal fire. Joining us now on the phone is Fire Prevention specialist pam tennerman. At 5 00, cal fire had 0 percent containment. How are things looking now . Unfortunately we still have no containment on this fire. Its over 500 acres with two heads on it moving south and southeast. The haft update, at 20 minutes after the hour, the carnegie motorcycle park, a state recreation park had been evacuated because the fire was moving into the park. We have no injuries reported but as video is showing unfortunately, it looks like weve lost a building out there. What are the weather conditions out there . It looks like its windy just from the smoke moving on the l
From hundreds are forced from their homes tonight. Thousands of democrats turn out in a republican strong hold today, showing support for president ial candidate Bernie Sanders. Plus, a federal crackdown on tenants making too much money and taking advantage of Public Housing. We begin in france, where three americans are being celebrated for their bravery. Two u. S. Servicemen and a friend helped overpower a gunman on a train in france yesterday, and today they got congratulatory phone calls from president obama. The president called Airmen First Class Spencer Stone, who is from sacramento, california. Stone was stabbed when he confronted this gunman. He was released from the hospital today. His friends, National Guardsman alex scarlotosis and College Student were also on the phone call. A british consultant explained how the events unfolded. He put up quite a bit of a fight, but Spencer Stone is a very strong guy. He actually held him very well, and alexander and anthony had a pretty
And war. A man about to go on a killing spree stopped in his tracks. I came to see my friends and my first trip in europe and we stopped a terrorist, its kind of crazy. American heroes on a train. We didnt know his gun wasnt working or anything like that. Spencer just ran anyway. They tell their story. Those three americans given credit for their role in stopping a suspected terrorist attack. They overran a man who was had a rifle and an ak 47. President obama said i wanted to thank the two brave individuals for preventing more tragedy staying place on this train, two reasons why on duty and off, ours is the finest fighting force the world has known. Airman first class Spencer Stone was stabbed, when he confronted the gunman. College student Anthony Sadler were all invited by Francois Hollande to the elysses palace on friday. The man had been confronted first by a french passenger then overpowered by a group of american travelers including off duty u. S. Military personnel. Their frien
Engine piper pa 32. Flames could be seen that erupted from the crash. The pilot lost control with air Traffic Control around 11 30 this morning. Alameda county fire along with several agencies were part of the efforts and because of the fog and rain and wind, they were not able to hear the aircraft to help locate the wreckage. Officials believe the weather may have played a role in this crash. A sheriffs spokesperson describes the scene. Its a large area of wreckage. It looked like the plane may have clipped from tree tops before crashing into the ground. Its a rough, difficult terrain. Youve probably had three inches of rain here so its muddy and slippery. Difficult to get to. Reporter yes. Two Alameda County firefighters are being treated for minor injuries. The faa will be investigating what went wrong and why the plane crashed. Reporting live in Alameda County, abc7 news. Thank you, janet. Were still on storm watch, keeping an eye on the impact of the weather. Abc7 news followed ci
Sacramento, then lost contact just before noon, launching a large search operation in the east bay hills. Good evening, im dan ashley. Im ama daetz. They found the plane in steep, bushy terrain. Lets go live to janet oh with new information tonight. Janet . Reporter crews found the remnants of the plane on palomares road. Deputies will be here throughout the night and awaiting National Transportation safety board and faa to arrive and also waiting for the coroner, who will decide if theyll be able to retrieve the body and get it out of the steep, hilly area. The challenge is the terrain here. First, crews have been out here in the thick forested area, looking for the wreckage, which they did find. They also found one person who is believed to be the pilot and the only person on board. The Sacramento Bee confirmed the pilot that was flying to work. We learned it was a single engine piper pa 32. Flames could be seen that erupted from the crash. The pilot lost control with air Traffic Con