Of the dry fuels, the hot weather, low humidity and the wind. Over 1000 personnel are assigned to this fire. Over 120 Fire Engines are on the line, 12 caretakers including our large air tankers. Weve had to minor injuries, numerous structures that have been destroyed. Reporter and so, all of this speaks to the amount of resources that firefighters have now sort of, pushed toward trying to slow this down on any sort of front. There is good news, its certainly a lot cooler than it was, humidity has increased, the winds have died down. Conditions are much more favorable to firefighters getting in there, the problem is that a few minutes ago, the fire is so huge, it is burning in areas with little to no Fire History which mean theres fresh, Bone Dry Fuel sitting on the ground. Its almost like a runway to push into new communities. And that is the immediate worry. Firefighters are doing all they can, working 24 hours a day on this thing to try and push it back. One thing i will say, that gu
Police are prepared for the worst. Fencing has been reinstalled and officers are on high alert. But this is not another insurrection. Lets be clear. It is not even really a protest. It is just a sad political Temper Tantrum by folks who dont understand how democracy works. Listen, i dont want to downplay the potential threat here because right wing extremists that are drown to these causes can certainly be violence as we saw in january. But what is happening today doesnt have the same Threat Level as what happened on January 6. One, congress is not in session. Two, a president ial Election Isnt be certified. And this time Law Enforcement certainly does appear to be prepared. What i want to do throughout our show is make a bigger point about extremism. And that as dangerous as folks in the streets can be, it is the ones in the halls of power that you have to watch out for. Let me tell you who the extremists that caused the most damage and lasting danger, and that is your gop elected off
I mean, thats never going to be normal. It shouldnt be normal. But to be able to, you know, to be on that plane, lAnd it, get passengers off, put passengers on And take off, a thought for all of those pilots And copilots And Flight Attendants And everybody on those planes who are helping people get to freedom tonight. So thank you for telling us about that. Exactly. And you have to believe that this has got to be volunteers. You couldnt put somebody in this circumstance, And tell them its part of their job. These are people that must have volunteered for this, despite those dangers in this absolutely unprecedented And intense situation there. The fact that this may happen on a daily basis going forward makes it more remarkable. Im glad you pointed that out. Well see you on friday, being Friday Eve tonight. Thanks rachel. President biden striking back at republicans, calling out their efforts for all intents And purposes to extend the coronavirus, which were going to get to later this h
Normal. It should not be normal. But to be able to, to be on that plane landed, get past, and take off. A thought for all of those pilots and copilots, inflate attendants and everybody on those planes whos helping people get to freedom tonight. Thank you for telling us about that. Exactly. You have to believe that this is got to be volunteers. You win you couldnt put somebody in this circumstance. And tell him its part of their job as people who must have volunteer for. This despite those dangers. In its absolutely unprecedented and intense situation there. The fact that this may happen on a daily basis going forward, is gonna make it all the more remarkable. Im glad you pointed that. Out have yourself a great evening and well see you the big friday tonight. Thanks rachel. Thank. Sally President Biden striking back at republicans, hes calling out their efforts to for our own ten zip persistence, extend the coronavirus pandemic. Which we are going to get to later in this hour. Lots of d
High the floodwaters went. Im surprised by that in what otherwise you would not assume could generate a Water Height that went up in some cases almost to the windows of the homes, literally over your head. That is pretty amazing. Meanwhile, as the president traveled to New Jersey the taliban overseas announcing the formation of a new government in afghanistan with several acting ministers. Were going to take a look at what this means. And also were going to talk with a afghan singer, Songwriter And Tv personality who was able to flee her homeland. Were also following two big stories from texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that puts sweeping new restrictions on voting despite democratic efforts to block that legislation. And the Justice Department vowing to protect people who seek or provide abortions and fight back against that new Texas Abortion Law which is the most restrictive in the nation. Were going to talk about all of this with texas democratic representative. We begin t