they dropped care packages with food and water, the dogs can pry them open with their teeth as well as paws. the companies are working with veterinarians to decide what the dogs need. hot air and ash prevent helicopters from flying in to rescue those dogs. now, more than 1300 firefighters are now battling a wildfire near santa barbara, california. the alisal fire has burned more than 16,000 hectares. air quality watch is in effect. strong winds are spreading smoke and ash from that fire. evacuation orders have been issued and road closures along a major highway remain in place. we ll stay on top of that story for you. well, parts of the southern u.s. are bracing for flash floods as the remnants of hurricane pamela move into texas. cnn meteorologist pedram javaheri is tracking the system for you. pedram. good morning, isa. we are tracking portions of texas because tropical moisture from hurricane texas is pouring