a critical moment today in the battle against a rapidly growing fire that doubled in size overnight. here's the epicenter in the fight against the flames. hello, i'm katie marzullo. we begin with developing news on the rocky fire. sky 7hd bringses this live look at the fire burning in lower lake north of santa rosa. shifting winds are blamed nor rapid advance of flames. the fire has scorched more than 73 square miles, nearly the size of the city of oakland. the fire is five percent contained. flames destroyed 24 homes and

tonight 6300 homes are in harm's way. cornell bernard is live in lower lake. a lot of worried people out there tonight. >> reporter: folks are so worried tonight. many are trying to remain calm, but take a look at this. scenes like this are certainly not helping with that at all. this is just incredible. he rocky fire has crossed this ridge in the last ten minutes, moving to the northwest, and an intense air assault is underway. with tankers dropping water and fire retardant on this fast-moving blaze. far from here the fire continues to march north with a vengeance. 2,000 firefighters from across the state trying to prevent this intense blaze from jumping highway 20. so far that battleline has not been crossed. backfires have been set to prevent the spread. hundreds of worried results

needed more information and went to a community meeting at lower lake high school to get updates from calfire on this blaze. so far there is no word when evacuate residents can return home, and others are wondering tonight when they may have to pack up and go. >> i haven't slept for two days. and now i'm concerned about spring valley because my nephew lives out there. >> how are you feeling? >> well, we're just getting tired of this. >> yesterday the runs that the fire made were significant and the energy components that the fire released was probably, i would say historic. >> reporter: historic indeed. firefighters say lower temperatures higher humidity, helping a bit, but the wind has kicked up in the last hour. something that firefighters to not want to see. and what you're looking at right now is certainly testament to that. let's go back live to sky 7hd

with this incredible vantage point as the fire continues to burn to the northwest tonight. across three counties we are told. lake county, co lose a county and yuba county. firefighters say this fire, as you heard from the calfire spokesman is historic, they say firefighters who have been on the front lines sense then 1980s have ever seen a fire this intense. full containment on this fire, not expected until august 10th live in lake county tonight abc7 news. >> scary stuff. the rocky fire is the largest of 21 major fires burning in california. you can see them here on this map, burning up and down the state. at least six of the fires north of sacramento were sparked by lightning. the teenager is accused of starting this wildfire in a central valley. the fire is burning in the

sierra national forest and is 50% contained. several homes and a campground are under evacuation orders. the fire has scorched nearly nine square miles. you can download our free abc7 news app to get the latest information on the fires burning in california. just enable the push alerts for instant updates. the news app is free to download for smartphone tablets and the apple watch. happening now, crews are finishing bart track repair become before it re-opens at 4:00 a.m. tomorrow. they say work is on schedule this weekend bart closed the west oak l.a.p.d. station and is not running trains between west oakland and the embarcadero station. bart was 94 buses available. bart reports a 50% drop in ridership during the closure which is more than the agency expected. extended ferry service continues today. the alameda-oakland-san francisco ferry had a 25% jump

in ridership yesterday morning because of the transbay toupe closure. i if you ride san francisco's muni metro in the late evening hours, shuttle buses will take you between the embarcadero station and st. francis circle from now until january. the buses will run between 9:30 in the evening and 1:30 in the morning. the buses will connect with lightrail vehicles running on surface streets. muni is upgrading communications equipment in the subway. now to a developing story from memphis tennessee. police have taken a person of interest into custody in connection with the deadly shooting of a police officer. officer sean bolton died after being shot several times during a traffic stop late last night. investigators believe that a passenger from that car opened fire on bolton. police suspect the person was in possession of marijuana. >> looking at coward. he's a coward.

you gun down, you murder a police officer. for less than two grams of marijuana. you have literally destroyed a family. >> the head of the memphis police praised a good samaritan who used officer bolton's radio to call for help. a nine-year-old kansas bat boy is in critical condition after being hit in the head with a bat. witnesses say kaiser carlisle went to retrieve a bat during an amateur baseball league game in wichita, yesterday. he rantweight by a batter taking practices swings and was hit in a head. carlisle was wearing a helmet. breaking news. hazmat staff are responding to a fire at the phillips refinery in rodeo. most people should not be affected. the fire is now out but the air quality is still being tested.

conoco says it was a small fire and the cause is unknown. depend on abc7 news for updates on abc7 7 news at 5:00, 6:00 and online at abc7.com. near los angeles, him me drive is accused of are youing a red-light and causing a crash that critically injured five people. the limo hit two other cars last newt in santa clarita. 11 people were hurt, including both drivers. passengers in the limo are the most seriously injured. limo safety has been making headlines following a crash last month on long island that killed four women. some lawmakers are now urging federal safety officials to raise standards for stretch limousines. a bay area beach mystery deepens tonight. the spot where another dead whale has been found. >> i'm abc7 meteorologist drew tuma. two for two in terms of weather. second day of august shining up

night. temperatures will continue their below normal weather.

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another dead whale has washed up on a beach in pacifica. biologist have not identified what species of whale it is but a dog walker discovered it on the beach alongside 6:00 this morning. >> so massive in size, and usually people go on boats to see these beautiful creatures in their natural environment, and frolicking and playing and

they're just like elephants. >> this is the third dead whale to wash ashore in pacifica since mid-april. scientist have not determined what killed the whales or another one that washed up in half moon bay. tonight, san mateo county mosquito workers will begin spraying to control the spread of the west nile virus. mosquitoes carrying the virus were found in the area between menlo avenue, creek drive, san mateo driver, and waiverly street. many bay area residents face rising rents, and tomorrow richmond city council will take another look at imposing rent control to help out tenants. the council has already approved a major to enact rent control and eviction protection. the law requires the propose sal to be read twice before the it comes a law. richmond would be the first bay area city to enact rent control

in 30 years. president obama says he has a major announcement for the nation. >> the biggest most important step we have taken to combat climate change. >> still ahead at 5:00, the president's aggressive measure to help the environment. and taking a live look outside a bit cooler than normal for this time of year, but that will change. detrails on a warmup coming up in the accuweather forecast. >> i'm traffic reporter layla with your bart close sheer updade. crews are wrapping up the repair. trains are expected expected to begin run i by tomorrow morning. a bus and extra ferries are available in the meantime. delays are expected on bay area bridges. get the latest traffic updates on abc7 and abc7news.com.

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sky 7hd takes us back live to the scene of the major fire in lake county. more than 6300 homes remain threatened by the fire in lower lake. the flames have already destroyed 50 buildings and that includes 24 homes. the fire has burned 73 square miles and it is just five percent contained. we'll have more information in a live report at 6:00. and you can always get the latest on twitter. >> join us we can do this. time for america and the world to act on climate change. >> the white house released this video today announcing a move to fight climate change by focusing on power plants. tomorrow president obama is set to unveil new regulations. he says it's the biggest and most important step the u.s. has ever taken to help the environment. the regulations would slash

carbon emissions from power plants by 32% over the next 15 years. several states are preparing to charl threatening plan. hundreds of people enjoyed music and sunshine in downtown oakland today. [music] >> abc7 news was outside city hall for the art and soul festival. high energy acts energized the crowd and this is the 15th 15th year for the festival. lovely day for it. let's send it over to abc7 news meteorologist drew tuma for a check of the forecast. >> in august, shaping up to be cool and sunny, and that trend will foreign -- will continue for the next couple of days. around lake tahoe at this hour few downpours. nothing like what we saw yesterday with the numerous lightning strikes. just a few here or there but nonetheless some showers have developed at this hour.

live look from san jose, beautiful sky. high thin, whispy clouds at this hour. if you're headed out tonight we'll have breezy, west wind between 15 and 25 miles-per-hour. that sun goes down at 8:17 p.m. and then later on this evening we'll see partly cloudy skies and temperatures falling in the 60s by 11:00. right now it's pretty comfortable in terms of august numbers. 79 in concord. 71 oakland. 67, san francisco, 73 mountain view. san jose high clouds 76 degrees. here's the live doppler 7hd along with satellite. look at this right here. we have a pair of upper level lows and notice the circulation around them. counterclockwise. that is deepening our marine layer and giving us the cooler afternoon temperatures and that will continue into monday as well. so future weather has you covered tomorrow morning. if you're up early there would be isolated drizzle. otherwise clouds reasons the

bay. by 9:00 the clouds pull back and by the afternoon gorgeous august day. sunshine and temperatures below normal for august 3rd. so looking at the microclimate tomorrow, 68 downtown san francisco. partly cloudy skies, 66 half moon bay. redwood city 76. and then san jose, comfort able with a high of 78 degrees, which is few degrees below normal. we'll take you to tropical pacific. we're tracking hurricane guillermo. by wednesday it moves very close to the big island of hawai'i. likely some downpours, some rough surf, into thursday evening know oahu. gusty winds could be expected wednesday and thursday. future wind gusts mid-week 5:00 winds generally between 20 miles-per-hour and 30 miles-per-hour, and thursday morning, winds strengthen a bit

between 30 and 40 miles-per-hour. as guillermo pulls away thursday and friday, the winds weaken but it will be a rainy and windy setup for hawai'i. tonight, upper 60s. highs for monday pretty nice day. sunshine in the afternoon. 68 san francisco. 70 oakland. 78, san jose, the accuweather seven-day forecast shows you we're nice tomorrow. through tuesday. the heat temporarily spikes wednesday to above normal on thursday, then all eyes are on saturday and sunday. we're looking nice and seasonal both days next weekend. >> well-time. thank you, drew. over to shu now. got some giants info? >> we got our first look at giants new pitcher mike lee today, and he pitched well. with only this mistake and was the difference. baseball is a cruel game. we'll show you why

yesterday in the giants cole hamels lane jerries debut and now texas looking for revenge against mike leake history. hungry? this chili dog might have you miss a few innings later in the bathroom. leake, 6-1/3 innings and one mistake in the sixth. homer by hamilton. martin perez aloud two hits . perez not happy.

every reason to by himself relievers loaded the bases for buster posey. pagan scores, acoke can i was called out at third. hamilton's throw was airmailed. game 2-1. giants have one more chance. bases loaded. hunter pence grounds into a game-ending double play. giants lose 2-3 in texas 2-1 he final. meet the newest athletic just kidding a's hosting the indians. sonny gray struck out seven in seven innings. avila hits into foul territory. josh reddick, makes the grab but leaves the game with lower back tightness. billy burns singles sogard from second. extra innings. bottom ten, off the wall, sam fuld scores from first and you know what's coming. whip cream with a gatorade chaser yum.

women's british openy inbee park created a career grand slam. she was three back to start the day. at seven birdies and this eagle on 14 to shoot a final round 7-under. she was one off the lean. the co leader 4-under on the day. a double on 16. she finished with a 1 under 71 9-under for the tournament. park would birdie 16 to take the british open by three strokes. seventh major champ shop and six of the last 14 with her fourth win of the year. >> final round the quicken loans. chappell a five hole stretch on the back nine he is toast. merritt finished 4-under. shot of the day on 16. sets up another birdie for other three-shot lead and haul he had to too was par the rest of the way. first pga tour winch, why not end with a long birdie on 18. 10 income first-time winner on tour this season.

earthquake hosting the portland timbers. 47th minute, fernando adi hits the far post. then the quakes to bingham. great foot save. game ends in a scoreless tile. nil-nil would be your final. nascar pocono raceway. three laps to go, joey logano had the lead but ran out gas. kyle busch takes the lead. busch pushing his car too early, ran out of gas and matt kenseth, in second, 11 second behind takes the lead and the checker flag. the only laps he led all day. we'll check in on then 49ers at 6:00 right here on abc7 news. we'll see you then. >> thank you. from canines catch a stick others catch a wave.

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in the latest on developing news. sky 7hd shows the intensity of the wildfire in lake county. the fire double in size overnight and forced 12,000 people from their homes in lower lake. shifting winds are blamed for the rapid advance of the flames and we'll have an update for you at 6:00. also at 6:00 the new high-tech tool considered critical in the fight to contain the rocky fire, and good intentions, bad results. how a federal plan may have made the fire danger worse for northern california communities. join us at 6:00. dog days of summer lived up to their name this weekend in san diego. take a look. more than 50 dogs took part in this annual surf dog competition. getting the dogs on the board takes some training, one trainer says first you have to teach them to have a calm state of mind. very surfer.

i think they dig it. thank you for watching see, you at 6:00. welcome to "world news tonight." growing danger. wildfires in the west burning out of control. thousands evacuated. dozens of homes gone. now, the air force joining the fight. run, joe, run? the vice president considering a bid for the white house. reports say it was his son's dying wish. will biden take on clinton? church bombings. blasts rock two houses of worship. the explosions 30 minutes apart. now, the fbi is investigating. and, bikers beware. hit and run accidents on the rise. the cyclist hit by an suv. could cameras curb these collisions?