Evacuations and it has been set up at the Crosswalk Community church in napa, a command center for fire crews has been set up at the napa county fairgrounds. The fire broke out about five this morning along the north folk Crystal Springs road and Crystal Springs road. Near the community of england, just north of and helena. It escorts about 1500 acres and the broke out early this morning, burning in the hills just east of calistoga. Thousands of people have been ordered now to evacuate, the latest on the firefight. Reporter you can see helicopter getting ready to get into an irrigation pond here at the spaniard. Five Pettis County it is very helpful because theyre able to use those irrigation to help fight the fire. Now right behind the helicopter you can see a mountain, some flames kick up, the fire continues to grow in firefighters trying to contain it. Californias famous wine country on fire, again. The glass incident burning in napa county broke out at 3 50 am, it started in the ar
Be early and more often folks have been experiencing this california the last couple of years. Good evening, everyone, im Catherine Heenan in for Vicki Liviakis tonight, im grant lotus thank you for being with us tonight for kron 4 news at 8 oclock fire Officials Say theyre cautiously optimistic tonight after dodging a major Lightning Storm and we begin with an overview of the 3 major lightning complex fires that are burning in the bay have been for about a week now 5 people have died in the lnu lightning complex thats burning in solano napa sonoma lake end yolo countys 5 people have been injured meanwhile and the scu lightning complex thats in contra costa. And Alameda Santa clara as well among others we have also learned that fires there have scorched. More than 360,000 acres making it. The second largest in california state history in terms of acreage more than 351,000 acres meanwhile have in the north bay making the l a new fire the 3rd largest in california history. And its easy y
Weekend. Now a major disaster declaration from the president california has requested 375. Fire engines and crews from out of state. Good evening, everybody thanks for being here 9 oclock, im grant lotus and im Catherine Heenan in for Vicki Liviakis thank you for joining us tonight at 9 oclock. The governor says that at this time last year there were 4200 California Wildfires they burned 56,000 acres. So far this year more than 7,000 fires have burned one 0. 4 million acres and most of that within just the last week. The largest fires in the state are burning here in the bay area will begin with the scu lightning complex system that is burning in Santa Clara Alameda contra costa and san joaquin counties. Flames there have burned more than 360,000 acres. Containment is at 15 5 people have been injured. 12 structures destroyed and more than 20,000 other structures are still threatened tonight, the lnu complex those of the fires burning in Solano Sonoma napa yolo and lake counties have ki
And tonight homeowners are breathing a long sigh of relief thanking firefighters for saving their homes. We were at the beach and all of a sudden we started seeing flames in the air. Reporter homeowners were soaking up the sun at the beach. It seemed like the whole house was up in flames instantly. Reporter doesens of residents were evacuated including a woman in her 80s. The home she and her son were lived in was the only one destroyed by the fire. The son in his 50s suffered nonlife threatening burns and was taken to the hospital. Its surreal. I mean, you know we prepare for this all year round. Were in a fire zone and we prepare for this. But you know you never know how its going to affect you until it happens. Reporter soon miller mccassey say shes helpful firefighters were able to save her home and many others. The fire came steps to her home. You can see the fire right here. The property line. Reporter homeowners who had Defensible Space was a key. It caused minor damage to two h
Undercontrol. Two southbound lanes are open right now. More shaking this morning. A small earthquake struck gilroy at 9 10 a. M. About 6 miles southeast of gilroy. That is close to the fault. Several ktvu channel 2 news reported feeling the quake. No reports of damage or injuries. Red cross workers set opearthquake Relief Center to help up an earthquake Relief Center to help people. Ktvus john fowler is live in napa. The earthquake and after math still brings out strong emotions. Reporter thats right. A lot of raw feelings here and despite minor earthquake damage here at the hotel, volunteers inside right now helping the needy. Reporter at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel the red cross is helping dozens of people. Many still in shock. This is the first time i really just started to feel it. Reporter they cant even get inspectors to their damage home. I dont have no place else to go. Reporter red cross volunteers listening, Offering Solutions beyond food, water and shelter. Transitioning