It quickly went up the side of yes, sir bough buena Yerba Buena Island. There was lots of communication equipment at the top of the hill. Fire commanders dispatched a boat that attacked from the bay level and despite some of the traffic snarl the fire trucks were able to get over the bay bridge from San Francisco to back up some of the crews that were already here. Right now the fire is largely under control. There is no reason for anyone to get concerned about the residential area. We had nibble reports from telephones. There could have been fireworks involved, but we had two spot fires that were going on the side of the island. The chief says the first reports again did come from San Francisco. The good news is that there are nor injuries and there is even more good news even though the flames were traveling toward federal property and they never got quite close enough to threaten any buildings because the fire crews were able to cut them off and then contain them and chase them back
Firebreaks out on yerba buena eye land island giving firefighters a challenge and making a mess for drivers. The fire started before 8 00 tonight near the bay bridge. Sergio is live with the latest. Sergio . Right now the good news is that the fire teams have a pretty good handle on the flames. As you mentioned it did create quite the traffic snarl and it continues to be the biggest problem. You can see the lower level of the bay bridge, traffic is pretty slow moving, but the fire teams got a handle on the flames here in the last hour. Now this was a fire that you first reported at 8 00 this evening. It quickly went up the side of yes, sir bough buena Yerba Buena Island. There was lots of communication equipment at the top of the hill. Fire commanders dispatched a boat that attacked from the bay level and despite some of the traffic snarl the fire trucks were able to get over the bay bridge from San Francisco to back up some of the crews that were already here. Right now the fire is la
Need. Or not getting the right help you need. If this exacerbates it, you know, shame on the national government. Reporter for hundreds of thousands of federal employees, a shudown means going without a paycheck. That includes 450 employees at the u. S. Geological survey in menlo park. All but three employees who have the task of monitoring earthquakes left their offices today uncertain about when theyd be back on the job. Of course, were all hoping that it doesnt last that long and that were back to work soon. Reporter at National Parks such as point rayes national seashore, park rangers had the unwelcomed task of turning away park visitors. People are somewhat understanding of it, but you can see that theyre disappointed in the inconvenience, but were giving them options of other places to go in the area. Reporter and as for veterans affairs, since march, the va says it has reduced the backlog of claims by 30 , but the shutdown is threatening to undo all of that progress. Live in oak
Now to restore you only see your own kron4. Four weeks ago a mother was run over by a park san reddick truck and holly park. Heres kron4s Philippe Djegal on more on the accident. the San Francisco department of public works says its investigating why it was in the dark in regards to its employees license status. Public works said it hasnt learned that its employees license was suspended until after the crash happened. Public works said that around 11 00 wednesday morning the employees collided with another vehicle at the intersection of cesar chavez and valencia while on duty and while driving a city owned truck. Rachel gordon with public words says there were no serious injuries now she says the focus turns to wide public works wasnt aware of the suspended license. Either dmv did not reported for the notification was lost. Gordon says theyre also looking into whether or not the employee ever told a supervisor that their license was suspended with his protocol under that circumstance.
Out of tragedy tragedy comes generousity. On this Christmas Eve one family who lost everything to fire is experiencing the true spirit of giving. Firefighters, strangers and abc7 news viewers have come forward to make sure that family has gifts to open and a place to stay. Good evening. Im dan ashley. Carolyn johnson is off tonight. Thanks for being here this Christmas Eve. When their home on san pablo way in union city went up in flames, so did all thoughts of a happy holiday. This is the christmas season. Lisa amin gulezian is live. So much lost being matched by so much giving. Very true, dan. You talk about a tight knit community. People from all over Alameda County heard about yesterdays fire and of course wanted to help. Santas sleigh looked a little different. A red fire truck pulled up on polaris avenue. You want to help us pull out some gifts . With a special dlif refor this delivery for this family. These are the first fires since a fire ravaged their home. 16 people lost ever