for comment and has not offered a response. yesterday, it emerged a police officer from the prime minister s protection team had been arrested and bailed in connection with similar allegations. here is our political editor chris mason. this was the prime minister in suffolk visiting a nuclear power plant. wherever he goes he has close protection officers out a view nearby. i was tipped off to that one of them had put that s on the timing of the general election, the mitch bolton believe acknowledging i was right. they were informed by the gabler commission, the regulator, on friday. they said the matter was immediately referred to offices in the mat was immediately referred to offices in the met police directorate of professional standards who opened investigation and the officer was also removed from operational duties. the officer was subsequently arrested on monday 17 was subsequently arrested on monday i7june on suspicion of misconduct in public office. he was taken into
mount diablo state park, 45 miles east of san francisco. so far this fire has scorched 3200-acres and 45% contained. it is fueled by plenty of tinder dry brush. the last big fire in this area was back in 197. no structures have been lost but 75 now we re told are in the danger zone. there are more than 700 firefighters on the scene with nine helicopters providing air support, something they need in this area. mount die ablow is encredittably steep, very rugged terrain. access is very difficult. reporter: meanwhile another blaze flared up near happy valley, california, just south of reading of the of the clover fardaged or destroyed some 30 structures and threatened 350 others as well as water towers and power lines. homeowners say flames jumped acrossroads, forcing them to quickly grab their belongings and get out. fire crews are expecting temperatures in the high 90s today and low humidity, jenna.
was this promised from the president? we spend with you and we do not forget. we ll be there, even after the cameras leave. plus, marine missing in mexico. armando torres kidnapped with his father and uncle. and roger and the redskins. the nfl commish saying it is a unifying force that stands for pride, courage and respect. looks like first down and miles to go on this one. you re live in the cnn newsroom. good morning, i m carol costello. thank you for being with me. we begin this morning in central colorado where strong winds are pushing two wildfires across tinder dry brush. the numbers are staggering.
was killed last night in a crash during a sprint car race in new jersey. usa today reporting leffler s car flipped and then hit a wall. leffler spent most of his career in the nationwide series winning two races and having 107 top ten finishes. the single father leaves behind his 5-year-old son, charlie leffler. in central colorado this morning, strong winds are pushing two wildfires across tinder dry brush. these are images that came into us just a little while ago. the numbers are staggering. actually these are live pulls e pictures we re showing you. 9,000 people are on the run from the advancing flames. evacuation orders actually blanket a sprawling 55 square miles and the inferno shifting with the winds. dan simon is live in colorado springs to tell us more. reporter: this fire is still not contained at all. 0%. that s even after having 500 firefighters on the ground.