This afternoon putting out hot spots. Christian joins us with more on the firefight and now the investigation into what caused this fire. Christian . Certainly, alex, those firefighters said theyll be there until at least in the morning. When the first firefighters got here, you could not see your hand in front of your face. They had that much black smoke through this entire alleyway, and now we have firefighters who can be electrocuted. We can have firefighters who can be damaged or hurt by falling debris. Firefighters battled the flames, all the way dodging energized electrical lines and downed transformers. One firefighter was transported to the hospital after injuring juniories battling the fire. One firefighter who was injured is in stable condition and expected to be okay. By 1 30, crews had the upper hand on the fire, but not before it damaged six buildings along 14th street. Three residents in the area have been displaced. A half dozen or more businesses impacted. To see it go
We want to begin with the brand new numbers overnight. More than 3,200 confirmed cases in the bay area and Santa Cruz County with 86 deaths. Sonoma county is reporting five new cases, pushing the total to at least 105. Santa clara county continues to be the hardest hit with more than 1,000. San francisco and san mateo counties are closing in on 500. To the north, mendecino county reports four confirmed cases now. Lake county still reports no positive cases and even further north, humble county is reporting at least 40 positive cases from the virus. The big headline, as you begin your weekend with new shelterinplace guidelines, the cdc is now recommending you wear cloth masks or facial coverings when going outside to wrk orn9c mask, but handmade cloth coverings or ban dandas. N95 and surgical masks must be reserved for Health Care Workers and First Responders. President trump says he will not be wearing a mask. This is voluntary. I dont think im going to be doing it. The policy of socia
Gusty winds and some heavier downpours, the possibility of a thunderstorm. Right now, it is 34 in santa clara, dry conditions, 42 in mountain view, 47 in novato. We are expecting the rain to arrive, probably about 8 00 in the north bay. 10 00 here. Rainy conditions. They overspread the bay throughout the afternoon. 3 00 in the 50s. Its a cooler afternoon. Little bit of a lull tonight before more rain and the core of the system arrives tomorrow, sliding down the coast. That will bring more unstable air, heavier rain. Well talk about amounts in a few minutes. Liz . Lisa, thank you. We begin with the brand new numbers overnight. More than 3,200 confirmed cases in the bay area and Santa Cruz County with 86 deaths. Sonoma county five new cases, Santa Clara County continues to be the hardest hit in the bay area with more than to the north, four confirmed cases, no positive cases, even further north, 40 positive cases from the virus. The big headline as you begin your weekend with new shelter
The broader implications for china coming up. This is a company that already owns a landmark in new york city and youve got another chinese firm already been buying up theater chains around the country. They are making big moves in the u. S. The same company was already just going to buy a portfolio of assets from black rock. Its incredible how much deal making there is out of china. Well get to my interview with Jeffrey Ubben and what he thinks about the ceo of valeant and 21th century fox and netflix and the move in oil. Its all coming up in a cnbc exclusive. The office is stunning, gorgeous. Leave it at that the. Where some of the money went, i guess, how nice for them. Plus, ohio and florida of course the two key primaries coming up tomorrow. Well tell you whether any candidates can potentially beat donald trump in those states and how the results could affect businesses there. Lets start with this story out this morning in chin ease company on a shopping spree in the u. S. Tell us
Two palestinian men armed with knives, axes and guns storming a synagogue in jerusalem. Coming into the synagogue and we heard gun shots from downstairs. Reporter a fifth victim, a policeman, died later. At least five others were injured, many from direct axe blows to the head. Police who arrived at the scene shot and killed the two terrorists. Reporter this was the first time in the longstanding israel Palestinian Conflict that worshippers inside a synagogue were targeted. It took place in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood that has a Large Population of englishspeaking immigrants. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attacks. No Palestinian Group has claimed responsibility but hamas applauded the violence. Tensions in jerusalem are at their highest point in years. Centered around the mosque on the site thats one of the holiest places to jews and muslims. Tragically, this is not the first loss of life that we have seen in recent months. Too many israelis have died. Too many pal