spend some. yeah, yeah, yeah, i'll do my best. >> thank you. >> we appreciate that. all right? >> that's all the time we have for this edition of abc seven news at five. we'll see you right back here for the news at six. we take you outside in the meantime for a live look at the weather conditions where things do appear to be clear and calm. >> spencer. yes, they are clear and calm and cool and nice to see. >> also, at least a little bit of daylight left those days getting a little bit longer as we progress into the new year. once again, the year of the snake. very auspicious for those who are the year of the rat, by the way. >> and we have a dry january going on here, so we may not get any more measurable rain this month, but we're enjoying the good. the nice sunny weather dry, and the weather department no tonight, several developing stories as we come on the air. tiktok could go dark in a matter of hours. some residents are allowed to return after the l.a. wildfires. less than 48 hours before

trump's inauguration, his border czar saying mass immigration raids are being planned. first the tug-of-war over one of the most popular apps. tiktok could go dark at midnight. the owner is facing pressure to sell over national security concerns. trump telling abc news, he has a plan to extend the deadline. tiktok users, including small businesses, hoping for a last-minute deal. the l.a. county wildfires, some allows homeowners to return. conditions expected to worsen in the coming days with another round of the dangerous santa ana winds. our weather team is timing it out along with a winter storm and frigid temperatures on the northeast. donald trump arrived in d.c. two days before his inauguration. his team promising deportation around the country, including chicago.

migrants worried about being deported. tight security with thousands of national guard troop des deploy. the gaza cease-fire expected to take affect hours from now. israel's prime minister now saying the truce may not last the full six weeks. what he is demanding from hamas. new concerns as bird flu is detected in commercial poultry in georgia. officials calling it a threat. sales suspended in the state. skiers tossed from a chair lift. 30 people hurt, some seriously. the nfl playoffs. the chiefs seeking a super bowl three-pete. detroit and washington try to create a new legacy. the coach of the rams on what his team's success means for the city. america strong tonight with flames all around, he thought his house and neighborhood would soon be gone. a retired fire captain refused to give up and got some unexpected help.

♪ >> announcer: from abc news world headquarters in new york, this is "world news tonight." good evening to our viewers in the west. we begin tonight with the countdown and uncertain future of tiktok. owners of the popular social media app threatening to cease operations and go dark at midnight unless the biden administration opts out of a ban. the white house calling that a stunt. trump telling abc news in a telephone interview he will most likely give the platform a 90-day extension to keep operating in the u.s. and find another solution. all this just one day after a decision by the supreme court upholding a congressional law banning the app unless it breaks ties with its chinese parent company. the justices agreeing with the national security concerns, but tiktok arguing the law violates free speech. the frustrations of millions of

users, some relying on the platform as a source of income, now hoping for a last-minute deal. we are in washington. >> reporter: with the clock ticking on the future of tiktok, trump signaling he could step in to prevent a ban after he takes office monday. trump telling abc news he will most likely give tiktok a extension. the supreme court upheld a law banning the app starting sunday. unless it severs ties with chinese parent company. >> you went to take away tiktok? >> reporter: even if trump steps in, there's uncertainty for tens of millions of users as tiktok says it will, quote, midnight unless it gets aslur answers that the ban won't be

enforces. >> i'm very upset, sad, angry. many emotions. >> i'm confused. i'm disappointed. it's a beautiful app. >> reporter: hours after the supreme court rule, president biden saying any decision on implementing the ban will be up to trump. >> what's your take on the tiktok decision? >> the decision will be made by the next president. >> reporter: the biden administration saying we see no reason for tiktok or other k347s to companies to take action before trump takes office. the ceo of tiktok will attend the inauguration. he posted this message supporting the incoming president. >> i want to thank president trump for his commitment to work with us to find a solution that keeps tiktok available in the united states. we are grateful and pleased to have the support of a president who truly understands our platform. >> reporter: the back and forth around the app's user leaving

many users frustrated. >> it's my sole income. it's my sole income. it is getting fired from your career. >> they didn't ask small businesses what was going to happen to them. they didn't make a plan for these families. >> alex, tell us what this looks like and what tiktok users could see happen at midnight. >> reporter: tiktok could follow through on its threat go dark and completely shut down operations in the u.s. if that doesn't happen, the law requires app stores remove it. so existing users could have access. but they wouldn't have downloads or updates. ultimately, even if president-elect trump does go through with his 90-day extension, which would raise its own legal questions, the company would be subject to the ban in just a matter of months. >> we will see what happens hours from now. to the deadly and

devastating wildfires in southern california. firefighters appear to be making major progress to contain the fires. let's get to altadena. some are returning home for the first time. >> reporter: yes. thousands of national guard members are set up deployed across southern california. you see troops right here. they are set up along this roadblock here in altadena. this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods past this checkpoint. it has been more than a week set the fire broke out. progress is being made. as of yet, so far, there have been now 73% contained, the eaton fire. the palisades is 43% contained. this has been deadly, killing at least 27 people and leaving more than a dozen that are still missing. officials at this time warning los angeles to be prepared once again as the forecast is showing a threat for more dangerous winds on the way. >> thank you.

the winds expected to impact more than 10 million people this southern california. let's bring in our meteorologist. when are the winds expected to pick back up? >> we are forecasting the worst of the winds monday into tuesday. in fact, parts of southern california have begun to issue red flag warnings with wind gusts as high as 60 miles per hour and dry conditions. humidity down to 3%. we are monitoring the big snowstorm moving into the northeast tomorrow through monday morning. it will be arriving along the i-95 corridor in the morning moving from washington, d.c. into new york city by lunch time and new england through the evening before being out monday morning. totals could reach three to six inches, higher amounts further inland. this is reinforced by cold air leading to the potential for black ice making it dangerous on the road for drivers and on monday during the inauguration, temperatures will feel like the

single digits. >> a lot of problems. thank you. turning to politics and cities across the country bracing for a large immigration crackdown after the inauguration. trump officials calling them targeted enforcement operations, which could begin in chicago and then include other major cities. all of this as officials scramble to move the inauguration indoors because of subfreezing temperatures. >> reporter: tonight, president-elect donald trump touching down in the nation's capital ahead of his inauguration. promising he has plans for his first day in office. he will sign a number of executive orders to roll back president biden's emission and pollution standards and on immigration. cities should prepare for immigration raids as soon as this week. >> a big raid across the country. chicago is just one of many places. we got 24 field offices across the country. on tuesday, you will expect

i.c.e. is going to do their job. >> reporter: at the border, new uncertainty for those seeking asylum. it's hard. we came here with a dream of fleeing violence. if obtaining asylum is hard, we will see what we can do says this mother. thousands taking to the streets before trump takes office,ed arow indicating for environmental protections and l lg lgbtq rights. security on high alert. nearly 8,000 national guard troops from 40 states supporting local police. the head of the d.c. national guard telling me they learned lessons after the january 6 attack that had the city still on longdock for preckdown for p biden's inauguration.

>> i have never felt more confident. they are ready for any conting contingency. >> reporter: moving this inside will not impact security. they rehearsed for all options. trump kicking off the weekend with an event at his golf club in virginia. tomorrow, he has a political rally planned in downtown d.c. >> thank you. overseas. the new demands in the cease-fire deal between israel and hamas. benjamin netanyahu says the deal is on hold until hamas provides the names of hostages to be released on sunday morning. israel released photos and videos of hospital rooms and other preparations for the freed hostages. >> reporter: tonight, with a cease-fire deal in gaza hours away from taking affect, israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu casting doubt on whether the initial six-week truce will turn into a permanent

cease-fire. netanyahu saying president-elect trump and president biden agreed israel could restart the war if negotiations with hamas for phase two proved futile. on sunday, hamas will free the first three female civilian hostages. in return, israel will release 95 mainly female palestinian detainees. a further 30 israeli hostages, including two americans, should be set free by hamas in phases over the next six weeks. in total, israel will release 1,800 palestinian detainees. a mixture of convicts from israeli prisons and hundreds of gazans being held by israel without charge. an 84-year-old is one of the oldest israeli hostages still believed to be alive. we spoke to his grandson daniel. >> my stomach is flipping.

it's very difficult. these days were stressful, full for anxiety for each piece of information going on. >> reporter: on negotiations to prolong the cease-fire beyond six weeks, an israeli official saying israel is sending a delegation for talks. all eyes on tomorrow and the first exchange as part of the initial six-week truce. >> so much at stake here. tune in tomorrow morning for more coverage on the cease-fire. jonathan carl sits down with steve bannon to discuss donald trump's plans for his second term. new concerns tonight about the bird flu. the virus detected at commer commercial facility in georgia. facilities under quarantine along with surveillance and testing. authorities calling it a serious

threat. reassuring the public the products on shelves are safe. >> reporter: tonight, health authorities in georgia on high alert after confirming the state's first commercial case of bird flu at a poultry facility. all activity suspended statewide until further notice. on wednesday, a facility noticing signs of bird flu in their flock. emergency management deployed to dispose and disinfect. all commercial poultry operations in a six-mile radius placed under quarantine. the agricultural commissioner calling it a serious threat to geo georgia's number one industry. reassuring the produblic the products are safe. >> no affected products entered the food chain. there are protocols that prevent that from happening. >> reporter: it comes two weeks after the first bedeath was

reported in louisiana. the patient with underlying health conditions was exposed to the virus through contact with doe meft doe meft -- in a backyard. the federal government is taking no >> thank you. to a big day in the nfl. the divisional round of the playoffs. the chiefs keeping their quest for a super bowl alive after defeating the texans. >> reporter: the kansas city chiefs marching toward their third straight appearance in the super bowl. the texans keeping the pressure

on patrick maholmes early. this long pass to travis kelce set the champs up for their first touchdown. in the other matchup, flooding ford field as their top ranked detroit lions take on the washington commanders, led by daniels. >> go out there and stick to your routine, stick to who you are. what got you there. go out there and play football. >> reporter: both cities rewriting history. the commanders haven't made it this far in 20 years. they are trying to upset a lions team hunting for a first trip to the super bowl. missing that chance last year. >> the 49ers are going to the super bowl. >> reporter: heartbreak in the divisional round is a familiar feeling for both. josh allen and lamar jackson go head to head sunday night. both looking to continue their

historic seasons. >> i think that's why you play this game is to be in moments like these. >> reporter: as firefighters race to contain the wildfires in l.a., the los angeles rams hope they can continue to be a bright spot for families and first responders navigating this dark time. >> you repped exactly what we wanted to be about. a city that is going through a lot of stuff that can look to you guys and say, i'm proud of that group. >> reporter: the chiefs are looking to be the first team to win three consecutive super bowls. they are going to have their hands full next week when they face an mvp frontrunner. >> a lot of football left to play. there's still more ahead on "world news tonight," including the crash on the slopes. dozens were tossed from the chair lifts.

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seriously. dozens were left trapped on the lift. it's not known what caused the accident. one witness says a cable may have malfunctioned. sad news to report tonight. the passing of former abc news correspondent beth nissen. she reported for "world news tonight." beth worked for cnn and nbc. she died january 7th, three days after her 71st birthday. we are thinking about her family tonight. when we come back, there wasn't a moment to lose. a trooper rushes to a burning car to save a man's life.

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finally tonight, america strong. he prayed for a miracle and got it. >> my house. >> when the eaton fire broke

out, it came close to the home of a retired fire captain. >> get out of here! >> the 36-year-old veteran jumped into action to save his home and six others. >> this fire two doors away in this type of wind. i was going to lose my house, my whole neighborhood. >> all he and his nephew had were garden hoses and a prayer. >> lord help us. help us save our homes. most importantly, save us, lord. >> my garage is on fire. >> when he heard an elderly neighbor in distress, he raced to bring him to safety. >> there's nothing we can do. we need to get him out of here. >> then just as the fire was closing in, a van containing 100 gallons of fire retardant pulled up. >> the fact the guys happened to be coming down with that truck, full of the retardant, it was a miracle. to see that, i thought i was

dreaming. >> working through the night and into the next day, they helped save their block from complete destruction. >> people keep coming up to me and saying it's a miracle. thank you. you are a hero. this is by the grace of god. >> tonight, rich and his neighbors together again, grateful. >> we are banning together and going through it together. >> thanks so much for watching. have a great night. out of the east bay. police investigate a deadly triple stabbing in berkeley. new details just into the abc seven news room. also, an update on the massive fire at the moss landing battery plant. what

authorities are saying as they monitor the air quality. and san francisco mayor daniel lurie gets to see firsthand just how prepared city firefighters are in case they're needed to respond to a major emergency. >> abc seven news always live abc seven news starts right now. >> good evening and thanks for joining us. i'm dion lim. we begin tonight with the developing story out of the east bay. a woman is dead and two men are hurt after a triple stabbing in berkeley this afternoon. the two men are expected to survive. police say that stabbing happened as they were investigating a report about a stolen car on russell street, near acton. they say as they were headed to that scene, they began to get 9-1-1 calls about people bleeding on the ground. several streets in that area were shut down while detectives investigated. this is berkeley's first homicide of the year. the flames are out, but smoke is still rising from a smoldering lithium battery storage plant at moss landing.