engulfed in flames, we can tell you five, possibly six homes were damaged or destroyed. >> now 50 others have been evacuated including an apartment building on north texas street. and an evacuation center has been established for all of the people who had to leave the neighborhood. >> we have a view of the fire fight. the roarer newspaper shared us this video using tout video sharing app. crews fought the fire using ladder crews, you can see the concerned neighbors looking on as firefighters rushed to the scene of basically every time they turned another fire was breaking out. >> travis air force base sent crews to help battle this, they do now have four units on the scene. we have a view to share with you this, is from one evacuee

leaving the neighborhood here. >> many people are on the scene just saying they weren't that close, they could smell it. this is video with the smoke in the distance, fire trucks on the scene. flames shooting out from that house there. >> really just terrifying. we want to take you back from a live look. wow, what a difference just hours have made. firefighters have made progress on this now we see this plume of smoke. >> let's bring in captain bobby silva. first thanks for joining us. i know over the past couple hours a challenging afternoon.

describe what you encountered when you came on the scene. >> we got on the scene there was a small roadside grass fire that quickly spread to seven alarms. it was 40 acres and we have two complete -- houses are lost three other houses are insolved with various insolve frmt minor to major. we're doing overhaul on that. there are no active fire lines as we can tell from -- no active fire lines just doing mop up for the homes that are on fire. >> yes. there are still homes on fire then? more than ones we've been able

to stop? >> that is -- there are two lossesíjvñ and there is three homes that have various involvement that we're trying to get under control. several agencies are responding into the area and are trying to take care that have. >> we should point out images right now are taped from earlier this afternoon. and sky 7 shows us how difficult this wasñx?r. you had the hillside on fire as well as multiple homes as well. >> just challenging with winds like it s once those fires get going skm how dry sit this seasonmz(, tends to move quickl. >> just to give perspective, what do you do when you're on the ground? and you turn to your left and think you've got a house or situation under control.

that goes up, seems like at r a fire breaking out in front of you, behind you. the wind squirreling. -- swirling. how do you deal with that? >> we train often in these situations and try to use all of the resources we need. we have good resources for mutual aid. they try to get as many resources to get it done as we can. >> did you have issues getting mutual aid? did you have a good response? >> that was a concern but they were great and helped out. and they responded quickly. >> how concerned were you that you might not be able to stop

the fires from spreading from home to home because it seemed for a while it was scarey and happen hazard. how worried were you this would co-get out of hand? >> yes. it's quite a scary situation when you're not sure where the sfir going and rely on training to get it done. >> and as far as evacuations were most people willing to get out? >> yes. the police department was able to do evacuations for us. interest tl was in issue there. and grabbed belongs. >> one thing we did notice is how close homes are together so it must have been terrifying for neighbor that's caught fire. >> a lot of neighbors in the

area fire at bay. >> was it enough too do the job? >> right now we have 200 firefighters that are on scene in resources were quick, swift. captain, thank you very much for the time we appreciate the information and challenging after the in for your are guys today in fairfield, thank you again. >> thank you. >> we are getting pictures for you from our viewers this is the fairfield fire through our you reports site. this was sent to us anonymously. >> that is where it began just after 3:30 in the afternoon.

two homes then, the most-serious damage you can see videotape now of the firefighters trying to deal with home after home threatened by the fire. >> if you have videos of pictures you'd tlik share with us you can do so and you can also e mail your video and pictures to you reports at kgo-tv.com we have this information for you on our web site. okay. now let's bring in jesus revelar you're forced out of the home is my understanding where are you now? >> i'm across the street at a church. >> were you part of the apartment complex evacuated?. >> yes. >> describe for us wha.d when you did you know you needed to

get out? were you told by police? did you have a good sense from smoke in the air and perhaps flames you can see? just walk us through it. >> i was not 2349 apartment when they revac waited everything everybody. ways getting off shift i called into the street there was already about six officers preventing from people entering the apartment complex telling us keep driving. there is a entire parking lot full of smoke. and now, i can still smell everybody like it's nearby. >> do you know people that lived in the homes threatened? some of which went up in flames? >> as far as i see they're talking to officers snun of our pormt were off fire it's

just behind our complex. firefighters are using this to keep the fire from spreading. >> yes. another vantage point. any word on when you might allowed back to your apartment? >> i just spoke with an officer asking when we'll allowed to go n they said about 45 hins they're going to evaluate and let us know if they're going to allow us to enter or continue waiting. >> any difficulty breathing at all? given the thick smoke we saw earlier in the day? >> earlier it was a little irritating to the the throat. right now, it's contained i guess there is not as much smoke. the wind is kind of helpingq6ç.

>> we appreciate the time. hopefully you'll be able to return to your home. we appreciate the time you spept with us describing the scene. >> and of course we're staying on top of the fire as well as one burning near yosemite, the rim fire we'll have a live update from that fire

now the massive rim fire

has grown to become the seventh largest in state history. it's spread across 30,000 acres and the flames have now reached hetch hetchy reservoir. two groves of giant sequoias do replain maine threatened bit fire. firefighters estimate they vit 0% contained. abc 7 news is near the fire line was the latest for us. >> the beat goes on here, they're trying to make sure houses stay safe behind me, one of the several helicopters have been stopping getting fire retardant in these giant bags rg then, they take off and dump retardand on fire areas or buffer zones. these cranes contain about 2000 to owe 3,000 gallons of

fire retardant. and will keep going. ash has hit hetch hetchy reservoir which is the main drinking supply and smoke has closed schools in tuolumne county. >> groveland is near the area, there are still concerns. schools in the area weregq[z closed yesterday and today, and parents just got word there will be no classes for the week. the massive fire enveloped much of the valley. >> really smoke qlee. because there is lots of smoke everywhere. >> safety because of"ms÷ the smg and smoke has been terrible here. i'm sure they're worried about

children, especially that have prits tori problem autos rim fire is dropping ash on the hetch hetchy reservoir. the city says water is withdrawn 260 feet heading down these large lines on the way to the bay area. water department was draining water from the hetch hetchy before the fire but is now taking more and storing it, destroying 100 structures so far stressing out anyone who owns property in the fire phone. i drove sunday got up here but it's pretty apprehensive knowing so otsdz are not too good but it's a relief getting there seeing the flais still there. >> the cost now hit $27 mill

skbrin heading upward. in yosemite, 20,000 acres burned but to put that into perspective it's a small silver of the park. >> thank you. air quality as a result of the fire continues to be a major problem we have a live look at lake tahoe from our camera. and you can see skies are still hazey. spencer christian is here now and spence yes, it appears weather cooperate. >> winds light out of the southwest seven miles per hour. no strong gusts at the moment.

so we haven't had weather factors yet let's take a look outside in the bay area. live view looking west at very impressive looking marine layer now. 61 degrees in san francisco. 80 in redwood city. 76 loss gat yo.s another live view from our mount tam cam. you can see marine layer is shallow. 82 degrees now in santa rosa. 75 novato. 83 fairfield. concord, livermore 80 degrees. another live view looking west you can see marine layer hasn't reached very much we'll see areas of fog near the coast and bay. mild to warm next two days and then a cooler pattern jelting in for labor day weekend.

temperatures down tomorrow, but not a significant dramatic change then, overnight we'll see areas of low clouds and tomorrow, sunny skies, in the south bay high temperatures from about 79 in santa clara to 83 in morgan hill. peninsula, highs 75 in san mateo. and 79 mountain view. mild on the coast. downtown tomorrow 68 degrees up in the north bay highs from 82 in santa rosa to 83 then 87 in clear lake. east bay highs reaching 72 in oakland tomorrow. inland east bay warm, but not hot. highs of 88 in walnut creek and fairfield. 86 in concord here is the

accu-weather forecast. two more wild to warm days, then a warm up a couple degrees friday to 90 inland then we'll have a drop off in temperatures saturday and sunday. labor day looks like sunday but sunnier, warmer weather in again, tuesday. >> terrific, thank you. >> when we come back at 6:00 alan wong on the scene the site of this fire that burned five homes today. we'll ha

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san francisco china twon association and asian americans challenge that law, they argued banning shark fins discriminated against chinese americans. it's popular chinese soup ingredient. california passed a law because 73 million sharks per year are killed just for their fins. >> ask there is more still to come on abc 7 news at 6:00 we want to take you tloif breaking news fairfield. you can see firefighters still pouring water on the scene here. we've lost five homes in this fairfield neighborhood our reporter is live on the

i guess i'm going to stay home. >> you're not going to go into work? >> i don't think so. >> what are you going to do?

>> take bart. >> i don't think i'm going to go either. at least those people made plans. >> yes. that despite signs out there telling us about it. >> yes. >> the bay bridge closure just 24 hours from now and for five and a half days people goring to have to make other plans for getting from east bay to san francisco. i suggest you begin to condemn plate thchl may not reopen until early on tuesday. and you can see from sky 7 new bay bridge is almost ready to go. they need five days to pave it and connect it. were are live with a look. heather?

expecting thursday and friday to be very crowded. the regular days and they're asking people to modify their pran plans if they're using bart to try to avoid peak commute hours. during bay bridge closure bart will be running service overnight from 14 station autos we can't run more frequently it's excel tap -- skeletal staffing. >> the ferry su sood ridership jump to 20,000 per day, and adding service with that scenario in mind. ac transit will only take passengers as far as east bay bart station. >> for us, it's simple, our service is predicated on having a bridge. >> there is a possibility that new bridge could open before it's scheduled for a 5:00 a.m. tuesday, but...

>> we haven't closed the bridge yet. so we don't know how quickly construction is going to move along. we don't want people planning routes based on what what if sin nair yes. >> with only hours remaining bay area residents are coming to treasure island cameras in hand to say goodbye. and to capture final moment autos she's witnessing this being built for her life. and she..., it's amazing and she'll barely remember, i think the old bridge this will be long gone when she's a driver. >> diane was 10 when the loma prieta earthquake set in motion events leading to the bridge skme. her brother brought their 1-year-olds to get a snap shot of hist bri it's gone. >> i will miss it. i experienced my first job crossing that bridge. by first car accident.

>> the new bridge will have shoulders, so hopefully when there is a car accident it won't back up traffic as it does now. for more on labor day closure weekend schedule you can go to our web site. haej yes,, thank you. the first day closure isn't until thursday, you might want to avoid the bridge tomorrow, that is a live picture right now that shows you just what traffic is typically like at this time of the day. and those cars on the left side of the screen making a slow crawl to the lower deck of the bay bridge right now. and tomorrow night it won't be an option. the time draws near, we expect that to be really jam packed

if you do choose to drive down load your wa skpe. app. and we'll be able to show what you you can do later in this newscast we have a link to the construction camera so you can follow progress and we'll have links to major transit agencies including bart. and we'll notify you on twitter just as soon as the bridge opens. >> an update now on breaking news in fairfield. a huge fire burned five houses forcing dozens from their homes. we are live at north texas street where some people are are gathering. >> this is a church where all evacuees were staged.

we understand they just led residents and tenants back in. a lot of them walked in to that street and neighborhood but one resident apartment understands it happened quickly. >> my cousin woke me and my boyfriend and kids up and said that they were evacuating and telling everyone they had to get out fast. >> did you see hochls on fire? >> yes. there is a lot of black smoke and police just telling everyone have you to move fast because it was 100 feet from the apartment building. >> you can hear it? seecbb+r it?. >> the houses and seen ash and what were you able to take?

>> i wasn't able to take anything. >> i understand one woman may have lost her snom. >> yes. she said she wasn't able to bring anything and had three children. waits sad. and think lost everything in the hus now you're going to go back in? >> thank you very much. 50 people were out here earlier. police and fire department are now letting these people back in to see what kind of damage was done. back to you. >> you can continue to follow updates on twit yes, moving on

now same day a public memorial service was held to abc 7 news has the latest details for us. >> a?elñ tyco ensemble from the school opened a tribute to ruth osawa. family and friends celebrated the world famous san francisco sculptor who died this month. >> those who loved her are resting. there has been a change in plans. this fountain, apple taking over the space and you can see in these renderings, the fountain was gone and apple's original design. but viola there is a fountain.

congressman nancy pelosi sho says thank >> he is not saying much about at parent change of heart regarding the fountain. city planning commissioner says the store has three reviews to go through calling this decision back-to-a step in the right direction. >> it makes it more possible for them to get approvals and also, deal with the public's reaction to it. >> twlaz lots of praise for her works today, her wire sculptures, her other fountains around the city. but this one near union square is special. and her son is relieved it will stayaz

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it's one thing to buy agçnrñ major appliance but you may have trouble getting it delivered. >> one woman washed clothes by hand for weeks when she cannot get her washer installed. michael finney came to the rescue skrks donned the gloves, no. no. >> oh, what a nightmare. >> yes. sismt it's difficult for any family to go week was out a washington machine seems like an emergency for this viewer. suddenly she couldn't do her own laundry. cheryli8g admitstu.2.

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set up another appointment. without the kit the drier could fall off the washer so this time, another date and this time no, one showed up. >> i was looking at laundry and like oh my god this is not happening to me. >> she contacted 7 on your side and. >> it should have only taken us two deliveries to complete. >> the general manager said this was a rare case of miscommunication among managers. >> we've made changes in our structure to make sure we can respond quicker. >> not only that, airport appliance gave her a free upgrade on the drier and waived delivery fee autos so we more than compensated for it we wanted to take care of her and wanted thor not feel

bad every time she used her washer and drier. >> so excited ways just, i mean i think i stayed up half of the night doing laundry. >> i'm glad you do this, i love 7 on your side and what it ask. >> thank you 7 on your side. you give me a shirt put a stain on it, i'll get it out. >> thanks to air part home appliance, the manager tells us she's changed procedures and carrow tells us she's serious we need to bring her a shirt she'll get the stain out. >> she's wonder oofl yes. >> that is fantastic. >> coming up next how to use a traffic app helping you and other drivers

closure is sure to wreak havoc for many commuters

tonight a look at how >> if you use the waze app your ahead of the game but to get there, a closure will send every other bridge into gridlock. just the sort of thing they prepare for. >> we have a megatraffic event around the world including the tour de france and bay bridge closure is one of the thing autos waze has a special page for the closure. you can find the link to it on our site. abc 7 news.com. >> you'll see a live map. with reports coming uping in. >> there are more bay area

drivers using waz skpe. more drivers mean more accurate data. >> you zront to report anything and you can tell also makes it easy to report traffic jams and screens. if you join abc 7 news traffic spotters group reports can help with coverage and help other users and now, waze moved into new digs on google campus, reports will show up on the map that's come with many smart phone autos we're going to help you find the best route. your information is going to be seen more broadly. you're going help many people out there on the road now. >> so if you're not flying for traffic you can still be a

traffic super hero. >> you'll find other resources to help you find your way and back out without the bay bridge. >> for those of us who will be stuck in traffic at least we'll be sunny out. right? >> that is right. mild too warm, live doppler 7 shows mainly sunny skies we do have low clouds and fog and it is mild to warm. tomorrow, mainly warm look for highs to chico and sacramento 101. 93 yosemite. a chance of isolated sthorms let's get down to the bay area. mainly sunny skies, temperatures low to mid-60s on the coast. we'll see mid to upper 70s

around the bay and upper 80s in warmest locations here is the accu-weather forecast. mild to warm cooling down over the weekend. looks like it's going to be mild, pleasant and dry. >> thank you. >> sports is coming up next. mike shumann will be

>> a's from detroit, tommy malyob owe -- malone the third rbi double brand yn moss able to score. fifth inning moss rain coming down hammers the chase to left center gets out of here number 22 on the year. xhh then seth smith goes

deep in the sixth. a tarp comes out, currently a 6-3 lead in the 6th fwheer a rain delay. giants in colorado here started it would have a rocky mountain high. see ya. next batter sandoval, dead center back to back jackknifes up after a inning. we'll have highlights for you. niners rolling dice eric read replacing deshawn goldson. a rookie like eric, can cost you a game or two early on. where if a veteran is leaving another safety position, is he up for the challenge. >> ija$9kee things, everybody is

doing the same thing i say it all the time. just getting better all the time. setting a goal for the day and. >> now vikings still fuming over a shot block right here on starting defensive tackle. women yims didn't see it coming. saying niners coacúhóp defended his guy today. >> hoor is an unfortunate play. i don't think there was malice. >> 49ers put five players on the nine football injury list. mario manning has been unable to perform list all cannot practice until after week six.

miles buress on the unable to perform lists9

roger fedderer in unfamiliar territory seeing his seventh this year. worked out of trouble in the third on match point moving out. that is abc 7 sports report and of course, our first after the game saturday night. >> and we want to update you now in breaking news in the north bay. live to sky 7 hd. fire crews have the fire in fairfield pretty much out right now. >> some people evacuated are being let back into the neighborhood. police and fire determining minutes ago it was safe to go back nchl we'll hear from homeowners coming up tonight at 9:00. >> but that does it for this edition of abc 7 news.

thanks for joining us. >> for all of us here, have a good night.

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