sires broke out this afternoon in san jose just hours after the biggest earthquake in decades rocked southern california. so a busy, busy day. thanks for joining us. i'm kristen sze. >> i'm san jose today made short work of several grass fires that threatened homes. >> they broke out along highway 87. here's a look where it started near carole drive. >> reporter liz kreutz joins us live in san jose. give us an idea of the conditions now that it's been a little while since we last saw you. >> reporter: yeah, those fires are now out as you mentioned but there was at one point three gas fires we saw in this area. 35 acres burneded on communications hill behind me. you can see the hill. a very charred hill. cal fire assisted with water drops as flames got really dangerously close to homes. we spoke with a homeowner who lives against the burning

hillside. >> i seen smoke up here while driving and it was right here where our apartment complex is. it's t wk hill where all those weeds are. it's all catching on fire. >> reporter: san jose fire alon fireworked ob getting this fire out. police say one structure burned attached garage but they were able to save the main house. no injuries were reported. this as we said one of three brush fiers we saw in the area. they all seemed to start around the same time. we saw two on northbound highway 87. they brought traffic on the highway to a stop. i'm going to bring it back out live right now. we have eyes and our camera on highway 87. traffic is again moving. that is good news. we still don't know how these fires started. we do know

illegal here. it really is a reminder to stay vigilant and safe during our july 4th celebrations. liz kreutz, abc7 news. >> we appreciate the update. thank you. no major injuries but there was damage after a 6.4 magnitude quake hit 125 miles east of bakersfield this morning. >> governor newsom just issue add emergency proclamation that takes a step toward helping people there recover. this quake was have hads in salaries valley in san bernardino county near the kern county line and the quake was felt in l.a., fresno and las vegas. >> reporter rob mcmillan from our sister station in los angeles travelled to ridge crest in kern county where there is damage all over the town. people are relieved isn't worse. >> reporter: this town is a mess. no too much structural damage but there is some. there is unexample of that. we see this although not as often as we would decades ago, but whenever there's a large eth

quake, there's also the possibility of a fire. we're told the gas line in this home that attached to the heater ruptured about 15 minutes after the fire and whoosh. we'll show you video posted on twitter while this fire was burning. if there is any good news what happened at this home, it's that we're told the fire has been contained to the garage and the rest of the home just smoke damage. that's the good news. the bad neis, we're also told that two classic cars perhaps a very high value, were both lost in the fire. again, people losing a lot. losing things that they started the day with. fortunately, no major injuries. let's go to the next tape we've cued up to you. that is from a liquor store down the street. you can see the place is an absolute disaster. we something something similar at walmart earlier today as they were passing out water and gator

ade to people who needed it. we saw something just like that. power is on in some parts of the city but it is off in others. and on a hot summer day like today, that means no air conditioning. so that's another problem. a lot of people have a large mess to come home to tonight. the owner of this place just left. no idea what his plans are. a lot of people have had their fourth of july plans just thrown up in smoke really. >> that was rob mcmillan reporting. seismologist lucy jones says the earthquake struck in an area with a lot of little fault but no long fault. >> we will continue to be having a lot of aftershocks. this area is also characteristically tends to have very robust sequences. there is about a one in 20 chance that this location will be having an even bigger earthquake within the next few days. >> the quake is the largest in the area in 100 years but jones

says that in itself does not make it unusual. she says what's really unusual is the period of relatively little earthquake activity the state has been experiencing. > anytime there happens to be an earthquake, we are shaken here i the bay area. maybe not physically but emotionally as we remember a major earthquake can happen anytime. >> we experienced low ma preetta. melanie woodrow talked with experts reminding us to get ready. >> reporter: that's right. shortly after the quake, social media was filled with videos of shaking and breaking. those reminders that we should all be ready. more earthquakes are expected in southern california according to seismologists with the united states geological survey. >> over the whole week because there will be aftershocks, we are expecting maybe 70 to 160 earthquakes. >> smashed bottles and liquor everywhere at the store in ridge crest,11 miles from the

earthquake owner's son describes seeing this video of the mess. >> ton afc bottles were damaged. >> reporter: they live in burbank and plan to drive to ridge crest soon to see the damage in person. >> i realized five seconds into it this is a full-on earthquake. >> reporter: hiker rob campbell was taking a break from the pack crest trail rest 59 this motel. the lamp shattered. >> i guess they can really happen at anytime without any warning or anything. >> reporter: which is why officials want you to be prepared. >> when you feel shaking, you should drop, cover and hold on to protect yourself. >> have a kit with you whether you live here, it's in your home, workplace, your car. >> reporter: in addition to food and water, they suggest have a battery powered radio. usb solar charger and blanket. >> and here's another tip that sometimes is easy to forget. have emergency phone numbers of

your family and friends bryn down. a lot of us put our numbers in our cell phones and we forget when these run out of power, we might not remember those numbers. melanie woodrow, abc7 news. >> great ideas. thank you. while i've never experienced a real quake as big as the one that hit so-cal today, i did get the opportunity late last year to see what a magnitude 8 quake would feel like. i was in earthquake simulorth a california earthquake authority. >> you cannot predict -- oh, oh, oh! oh. >> maybe i think it's kind of funny now but it is a very serious issue because to prepare for an earthquake in the long-term, the earthquake authorities started the brace and bolt program where qualified homeowners can get $3,000 to put toward retrofitting. to be prepared in the short term, you can find information how to make things like an earthquake kit and create an emergency plan. go to abc7 news.com/prepare

norcal. >> when the earthquake first hit this morning, we sent out an alert on our free abc news app. if you want breaking news alerts in the future, download the app and notifications. >> fourth of july on everybody's mind right now. >> that's right. everybody's wondering whether they get to see the fireworks show where they are. spencer christian has a check on the forecast including the fog watch. >> i'll do my best to give you an idea what to expect as the fireworks go off. you can see the fog is getting moral expansive and beginning to push locally through the golden gate into san francisco. at 9:309 tonight at the time most fireworks are occurring, some fog over the bay between south san francisco and hayward. loc land looks clear. san francisco iffy. a little bit of fog in the city. you can see virtually all inland locations will be clear at that

time. place where you might have concerns about viewing conditions would be san francisco. temperatures at that time 59 degrees santa rosa, 57 here in the city. pretty chilly and breezy, as well. 59 redwood city. chilly on the peninsula, as well. low 60s inland. once again to recap, viewing conditions look like they'll be pretty good for inland displays here in san francisco, we may have fog to contend with. kristen and dion? >> thanks. >> crews have been preparing all day long for san francisco's fireworks show sneaks perts from pyrospectaculars sent the day loading hundreds of mortar-like shells on barges that will be towed into place on the bay. once they're in position, it takes a lot more than lighting a fuse to get the show going. >> the show is choreographed to a sound track and iseo s that tl f testing in the o the desert to get the timing correct.

it's important to us to try nail it the best we can. >> the show is scheduled to get under way at about 9:30 and can be enjoyed around the waterfront. the team is also staging barge-based shows in redwood city is, sausalito and berkeley. >> are you still looking for something to do tonight? go to abc news.com and click on our events page to see which events are happening tonight near you. >> coming up, we continue fourth of july coverage and take you to streets of alameda today, home to the largest and longest ed independence day parade in the country. >> a sign encouraging people not to drink and drive during the holiday but some say it could be promoting illegal behavior. >> an east san jose establishment known for dishing up a

cities across the bay area have been celebrating the fourth all day long including this parade in larkspur. redwood city held their a tradition dating back 80 years and in san jose, the rose white and blue headed through the rose garden neighborhood >> wayne freedman is live in alameda at the largest and longest parade in the country. you mean longest route or longest-running? >> reporter: well, we know it's the longest route and it takes the longest to run. it's roughly three hours. and as for the rest, longest or largest, that's debatable. we do know this. we really like park street. it's like main street america. they still have a video store here and the parade today, worth waiting for. >> here was the first clue. last night we found chairs chained to a free with a padlock.

others zip tied to a parking meter. >> it's crazy. they say everyone's either watching the parade or in the parade. ♪ born in the usa. >> reporter: they don't call this the biggest july fourth parade west of the mississippi or maybe anywhere for no reason. >> it's alameda. everybody supports everybody here. >> they have the most groups of dancing horses, i'm telling you. >> we believe her now. dancing horses, dancing humans, prancing dragons, reincarnating marilyn monroes. they were some of the 2500 who marched past in celebration of the country's birthday. founding fathers say hello to roughly 13 generations later. >> it's hometown feeling and makes su feel so proud to be an american. >> it shows we're all together. we're all the same. we're all celebrating america. it doesn't matter where you're from. >> reporter: that is a mess sant

sentiment in these times because we weren't divided in alameda today. different, sure. on july 4th, also reminded we're very much the same. >> if every day could be the fourth of july -- >> i could only wish. but we could try. >> reporter: hey, you get hot dogs every day. you get potato salad every day. as fourth of july parades go, this one is fairly young and only started in 1975. but look at it now. live in alameda on park street, wayne freedman, abc7. >> very well done. thanks. may have seen it on highways throughout the area today. caltrans has a stern warning for drivers to drive sober this holiday. but the message may not sit well with local fire departments. electronic freeway signs read only sparklers should be lit. drive sober. problem is, sparklers and other fireworks are banned in most bay

area cities. the spirit of the message is not lost. chp officers will be in force on the roads looking for dui drivers during this period. >> they were trying to make a point. >> if you're using air-conditioners, when the weather is warm, can that be bad to your health. >> abc7 news's 7 on your side michael finney joining us with more on this. explain. >> not that. homes are air conditioned here. most of our workplaces are. air-conditioners are a godsend during the hot and humid days of summer. could the same appliance that cools you down make you sick? as consumer reports revealed, ac can spread a lot more than just cool air. >> if you don't have central air conditioning, then you know the drill. get your air-conditioner out of storm for the summer season. but it could be hab boring mold ander irritants. >> without proper care and maintenance, mold can grow on the inside which has the potential to lead to health

problems like wheezing, congestion or throat ir examine air-conditioner and be on the lookout for clusters of tiny black spots along the air duct. >> cleaning louvers is a good first step. if you see mold, there's a chance there's more hiding inside. you want to consider buying a new one. >> reporter: consumer reports recommended in that costs about $340. more midsized consider this recommended kenmore for $20. install your air-conditioner properly. make sure your window air-conditioner is slightly tilted to the outside. that way any condensation or rain water won't end up on the inside which could cause a mold problem install the air condition's side panels snugly against the side of the frame and use the weather stripping foam that comes with most air-conditioners. that way, outside air can't creep in. this will save energy and keep pollen and other allergens

outside. consumer reports says it's also a good idea to clean builter on your air-conditioner at the start of the season. then once a month after that. >> it will help the machine run efficiently and keep the air it circulates clean. >> if you have a central air conditioning unit, consumer reports have some really simple do it yourself tips to keep your unit running smooth and clean all summer long. i posted all of that on our website. check it out at abc7 news. >> i laugh because i have this little mini heater because it's so cold inside the studio. >> i have my mini fan on. >> it's temperature wars. >> speaking of temperatures, we can talk about that. we want to know about the fog for later tonight. >> you know what's been warring, the fireworks show, the visibility and the fog. >> always a big question here. right? will we see the fireworks or more fog? a look at the moment we are

seeing fog increasing its presence along the coastline and pushing through the golden gate. this is a view looking westward. fog building up along the coastline and parts of the san francisco now. it is currently click the button, 61 in san francisco, 67 across the bay, and san jose 74, morgan hill 6, half moon bay 5. this is the few from you mount tam showing fog pushing over the golden gate and out over the bay. other readings 83 santa rosa. 72 napa. 80 at petaluma, fairfield 89, 87 concord, 83 at livermore. here's a view of blue sky. that might be encouraging from our camera here at abc . these are our forecast fut wilo tay phi inland during the fireworks display. most inland areas will be clear at the time of the display. mostly sunny and warmer the next two days. much cooler pattern developing

on sunday. let's look at the fireworks forecast once again. 9:30 tonight most of the bay area's firework displays begin. there will be a bit of fog pushing across the bay. more fog in san francisco and parts of the northern most part of the peninsula. 9:30, clear skies mainly in the inland areas. temperatures well, it's going to be relatively cool in santa rosa and san francisco and san jose -- redwood city. san francisco's temperature at 9:30 only 57 degrees with fog and breezy conditions. you might have to bundle up a bit. we might get a fairly decent view of the phi works. inland areas at 9:30 tonight" its in the low 60s. a lit more comfortable and skies clearer. during the overnight hours, lots of fog having pushed locally inland. lows will be mainly in the mid 50s. tomorrow's highs under sunny skies range from mid 60s at the coast to mid and upper 70s around the bay it will be even

warmer on saturday. mid-90s expected in some areas. we'll have a sharp cool down on sunday. further cooling on monday. here's the accuweathforecast. tuesday, wednesday, we see temperatures bouncing back up to seasonal levels. and we won't see much change after that. a steady pattern of typical early summer weather next week. >> mild and steady. >> good luck with the fireworks tonight. >> all right. this fourth of july fireworks aren't fun for everyone. coming up, we hear from

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towers in iraq. memories of his tour in your balad won't go away. >> we had a lot of insurgent situations there. we were getting mortared three to four times. >> reporter: per day. like clockwork. when he got back to the states, the disturbing thoughts and flashbacks, the fear that loud noises would could be the prelude to an attack came home with him. that is ptsd. >> like you're stuck in the memory and can't get out of that memory. >> reporter: lots of things can trigger people with ptsd. crowds, helicopters, even rain. but especially the noise made by fireworks. >> i don't duck like i used to and stuff like that, but i still react. >> reporter: it has been 50 years since ellison saw some of the toughest fighting of the vietnam war as a marine. 20 years of therapy helped a lot but -- >> what happens to dogs when they hear loud noises. they go under beds. they howl.

it's the same thing. we're affected the same way. >> reporter: most vets with ptsd will find a way to cope. >> i will put on noise canceling headphones, blast television shows, movies something to drown out the noise. >> reporter: noise canceling hold phones are a recommendation and surrounding yourself with favorite pictures or beloved pets. brack deep breathe to keep yourself calm and if you must, drive to a quiet spot away from the noise. the most important thing for vets with ptsd, get professional help. in martinez, eric thomas, abc7 news. >> one east san jose family has been serving up a fourth of july favorite since 1936. >> we'll introduce to you mark's hot dogs and explain how the stand i

coming up on abc7 news at 6:00, the danger on the delta. at 6:00, a look at the effort to keep boertz safe on this busy

weekend. plus. >> how did you like our fourth of july parade? >> here? >> we didn't see it. >> well, they didn't see the san francisco fourth of july parade because there isn't one. lyanne melendez tries to find out why. >> and sending packages is easier than ever. beware. 7 on your side's michael finney shows us the huge surprise one woman received when she got the bill all coming upn e news at 6:00. >> this fourth of july, we're taking a look at a south bay family known for serving a favorite fourth of july food. >> dustin dorsey takes us to mark's hot dogs in east san jose. >> reporter: san jose has been put on the map in the hot dog community thanks to champion eating stars like joey chestnut and matt stony who you see yearly in the hot dog eating contest. the city stays on the man due to places with where you can eat the american clack including mark hot dogs. >> you can't change anything

that works. you know? mark's been here since 1936. we don't want to change a thing. baseball, hamburgers and hot dogs. everybody loves that. like i said, it's americana. >> we add the french fries, a big hit for anybody. the milk shakes are great. the hot dogs are old fashioned style hot dogs. it's just the history of it that we love. you know? the food is great and everything stayed the same. we haven't changed a thing here. >> i usually don't really care for the bread. but this time it's like really, really good. >> when you bite it, it pops. unlike other places i've been to. >> i don't know. jalapenos are really good. >> hot dog's good, too. >> i think the history behind the building itself and a lot of local east siders patronize the business and keep us going here. there's a lot of cool stories behind it. a lot of people want to take pictures of the building. it's been a lot of fun. >> me and my wife always wanted

to do something with our kids and we have three daughters and thought we would open a business and show our kids how to be self-employed. >> we want to keep it as long as we can, as long as we're alive we'll keep it going and hopefully our kids will do the same. >> making me hungry. all right. speaking of hungry, oh, really hungry. >> how do joey chestnut and matt stony do today in the hot dog eating contest? >> with 71 hot dogs and buns, 12 victories in coney island, the champion of the world, joey chestnut. >> look at his face. >> in that case, i think it's the agony of victory. >> oh, good one. so true because chest news gobbled down 1 hog dogs and buns in ten minutes. holding on to his championship title and winning a $10,000 prize. stony came in fourth place

consuming 46 hot dogs. >> no word how many pepto-bismols they each needed. >> one please. >> world news tonight" comes up next. i'm kristen sze. >> i'm tonight, breaking news. a major earthquake striking california. the emergency after the worst quake in decades, rocking homes and stores, ripping open roads and causing multiple injuries. a hospital forced to evacuate patients. crews rushing to gas leaks and house fires. and now, they are bracing for aftershocks. deadly lightning strike. one person killed, others injured, as a holiday heat wave hits much of the country. the heat index in triple digits. our rob marciano standing by. president trump's fourth of july spectacle. the troops and the bands in place as his opponents sound off, saying the show is all about stroking his ego. fireworks explosion. a fire setting off storage containers full of fireworks.

crews dodging rockets while battling the flames. the surveian