Were over half a dozen air tankers and brought in a large air tanker. Its dry conditions that are allowing this fire to grow. Very aggressive attack. Thank you for your time. We continue to monitor the fire from sky 7. Spencer, weve been seeing into currently were told winds out of the southwest with gusts to 31 Miles Per Hour. And with winds that strong, it helps fires spread. Temperatures only 73 degrees. And there are other area thats make it difficult. Wed like to see photos of the fire. Just share that on social media. Good evening and thanks for joining us. Our other top story, arrest of a suspect in the murder of a Hayward Police officer. Scott loved his job. This is a tragedy. Several remember a fallen officer and a suspect with gang affiliations has been placed under arrest. The suspect turned 21 only four days ago. Hes being treated for wounds suffered in the battle. He was a avid Adult League Baseball player himself we have Live Team Coverage of the murder. Laura, lets begin
It was able to ignite and with gifty winds able to grow rapidly. Are we still at 700 acres . Its continued to grow. That is the best estimate throughout the canyons. This fire has been able to continue to grow. How many homes are threatened . Most of the fire is burning in an area that is very remote. The fire is burning and that towards a mix canyon area, outside of the vacaville area. That is our biggest concern. There are not of homes but were working on plans to make sure we have resources should this fire continue to burn in the area of those homes. What tactics are you using . There is this terrain that isnt easy to access. Were over half a dozen air tankers and brought in a large air tanker. Its dry conditions that are allowing this fire to grow. Very aggressive attack. Thank you for your time. We continue to monitor the fire from sky 7. Spencer, weve been seeing into currently were told winds out of the southwest with gusts to 31 Miles Per Hour. And with winds that strong, it h
Investigation into this shooting at 4 00. Sargent scott l ghurkser is described as a hardwork, dedicated, wellrespected and wellloved member of the community and Police Department. The sergeant and his partner tried to pull over the driver of a white pickup truck for driving erratically. Sergeant lunger later died at the hospital. We can see that there is nothing routine about what our officers do. Reporter after the sacramento sergeant was shot, his partner returned fire. The drive of that pickup truck sped off. The bulletriddled vehicle was found dumped at another location in oakland. The investigation led police to another site. Police said earlier this morning they have a person of interest at a secure location. We asked if that meant the suspect was shot and injured. They did not con fir that. What why may find out is if people will identify the person of interest they say they have in a secure location. So no indication, ark l wishings if that suspect, person of interest interest
Loved one. Hayward police are grieving the loss of a dear friend and combined with investigating his murder its a terrible task theyre facing. Police obtained Surveillance Footage from the area of 107th avenue and beverly street, after officer lunger was scott. Theyre looking for a four door with chrome rims. As investigators are busy following those leads, other officers and a community lined that procession route. They lined the route on short notice. You can see it spanned from chapel of the chimes where sargent lungers coffin will be placed for viewing next wednesday. The community is united in its grief as people come to terms with the loss. It was very traumatic. I couldnt sleep anymore after that. You know . Reporter that man lives near the shooting scene. Police say the suspect, mark estrada is believed to be booked into jail today on one count of homicide. Police say theyre still investigating the evidence pulled from estradas oakland home. And at this point, its too early to
As a result so far the fed is on did try to keep those. To the homes those catherine in islam building burn we keep hearing obviously about those homes still threatened any idea how close the flames are how dominant that problem as . Reporter with hellfire s the the question in some cases some of these homes have been a hundred cars hit have been a hundred yards away. These mandatory evacuations were put into effect for People Safety out here. And again paul lot of anticipation so far though tell fire during a very good job but cutting fire lines around those homes in areas to try and stop the flames mideast and in those areas so far fingers crossed that has been successful. Catherine whether strong winds feeling this fire. With the latest on the weather facing. Reporter currently 87 degrees when us, the southeast direction and 50 mi. Per hour wind gusts. 8 00 p. M. Should drop down to bottle the miles per hour. 84 degrees by 8 00 p. M. In that Lake Berryessa area condition. Sorosilica