enters the van and leaves. >> this appears to be a criminal matter asa posed to a national security matter -- as opposed to a national security matter. >> reporter: they declined to say whether they received threats. the fbi says it appears to be an isolated incident and not terrorism. >> reporter: police and firefighters responded within minutes, no one was injured. most of the personnel left earlier. at 6:00 p.m. what officials are asking the u.s. to do. david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. the state department is also involved in the investigation. this morning in washington, d.c. a spokes woman said while they won't comment specifically on extra security, officials are taking the incident at the chinese consulate very

seriously. staff members in washington are working with their counter parts. >> after the incident we are in immediate contact with the chinese consulate in washington, d.c. we continue to work and update on the case as more information comes in. >> the state department says she is not aware of threats against the chinese consulate in san francisco. a senator issued this statement about the chinese consulate, this time of attack will not be tolerated. acts such as this run controversy to the values of our society. at 5:30 p.m., tightening security, how other consulates in the bay area are reacting to the news of the attack in san francisco. new at 5:00 p.m. a judge issued a ruling giving city college of san francisco a reprieve for now. the attorney sued to halt city

college of san francisco from losing accreditation. they said because of the ruling the commission is barred from finalizing its planned termination of city college of san francisco accreditation while the absolut going on. -- lawsuit is going on. ktvu's mike mibach is live in the north bay with how firefighters are trying to figure out if this is a case of arson. >> small fire but it did its damage to the memorial, the alter you see here, but also to the emotions of those who miss the 13-year-old. >> reporter: a charred alter on a grassy corn field. >> i was really shocked. >> reporter: you can see the blackburned crosses, the toys

toys and figures. >> shocked. >> our crews were dispatched for a fire. >> reporter: the chief says the fire was put out and late this afternoon investigators shifted through the debris and rebuilt a portion of the alter. the question, was it arson or an accident, fueled by candles. >> at this point we don't have any details. >> reporter: october 22 in this field the 13-year-old was shot and killed by a deputy. investigators say he told them he thought the toy rifle he had was real. that shoot chine grew -- shrine grew. they said they believe it was arson. because items from the memorial are missing. >> none of his pictures are there. he had more toys and stuff.

>> reporter: a lot of folks that you see out here live say there is still a strong fiduciary turn this field into a park to honor lopez. the focus is on what sparked sparked the fire. the alter will be rebuilt this weekend. live in santa rosa, mike mibach, ktvu channel 2 news. happening now, a vigil on 104 avenue where on new year's eve a 13-year-old was shot and killed. you can see from these pictures a large crowd gathered there. he was gunned down tuesday night as he walked home with two boys from a party at the boys and girls club. two men in a dark car pulled up and started shooting. also, 24 hours since the discovery of a human skull in the oakland hills. ktvu's john sasaki joins us

live from the scene. people are surprised by that find. >> reporter: this is the spot where people stop all day and night to admire the view brut people yesterday -- but people yesterday found a different view they won't soon forget. >> reporter: grisly peak. >> the view pretty good. >> reporter: yesterday this turn out someone saw something unexpected. a human skull. >> just to hear something like that is just heart breaking. you know, very surprising. i never heard anything like that. >> reporter: the skull was put on a paper plate and arranged with beads and julie. >> the way it was placed, someone placed this skull there. >> reporter: it is unknown where the skull came from, how old it is or whether they met

with foul play. the area where the skull was found is popular for sightseers and partyers to drink, some do drugs. but this incident which could have involved a homicide has visitors concerned. >> i will be looking out behind my back more in the hills. i go hiking all the time. i will be watching out for weird looking guys. >> reporter: police say one thing that hasn't ruled out is the possibility the skull came from a burial ground. john sasaki, ktvu channel 2 news. the name of the man accused of hitting and killing a six- year-old girl has been released. the 57-year-old has been charged with voluntary manslaughter and failure to yield to pedestrians. he was making a right turn on new year's eve when he hit the

six-year-old, her brother and mother. her mother is in critical condition. the brother is in fair. all three were in a crosswalk. the car service confirmed he was a driver for the company. another man, 69 years old, is under arrest for a second pedestrian death in the city on new year's eve. police arrested him on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter in the death of an 86-year-old. he was strung and killed at 3:30 p.m. tuesday afternoon. two strikes and a lot of angry b.a.r.t. riders, a agreement to keep trains running is closer to being approved. the contract settles the dispute over paid family medical leave. that issue was left in the contract signed off in the november. it could have cost tens of

millions of dollars. the unions agreed to remove the provision last month. >> we are satisfied with the agreement but it is going to take a long time to heal. >> i think in the end it is good for the unions, good for the district and good for the riders. brings labor peace. >> they are set to vote on the agreement tomorrow and january 13. the california supreme court today granted a law license to a man who has been living here illegally. but there are restrictions. ktvu's ann rubin is live with the decision that advocates hope will open doors for others here illegally. >> reporter: there are questions about how sergio garcia will be able to practice law, can he work for himself, take on clients pro bono but he

could represent clients in court. the newest member of the california bar association, an undocumented immigrants from mexico. >> great, great decision. something that i worked so hard for. >> reporter: though his sates isn't legal the court agree -- status isn't legal the court agrees he has the right to practice law. >> whether somebody is undocumented violates the character and fitness requirements for being a member of the bar and that is what the court decide at the end of the day. >> reporter: legislation was passed to allow this. he points out it wouldn't be legal for a law firm to hire him. >> questions about whether he can work and if so under what circumstances. >> reporter: they have been following this case, and they

plan to use it as an example with others they help. >> they will be able to have the chance to do that as a result of this case. >> reporter: sergio garcia, whose father is a u.s. citizen has been working towards his own visa since 1995. he hopes this inspires other to go after their dream. >> never give up. >> reporter: while california's decision is the first of its kind, new york and florida are considering similar cases. ann rubin, ktvu channel 2 news. a priest discovered dead. >> this is a absolutely tremendous loss. >> and now an arrest. how police know where the suspect was before the killing. >> i am forecasting weather that is dry and warm. the spots to expect the highest temperatures. >> and next a fight over this brain dead 13-year-old girl

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now to our continuing coverage of the fight to keep jahi mcmath on a ventilator. both sides are set to go to court tomorrow morning. ktvu's rob roth joins us from children's hospital with the next step in this very emotional fight. >> reporter: a judge in oakland ordered the attorneys for children's hospital and for the jahi mcmath to meet in a settlement conference tomorrow. that comes before next week's hearing on whether or not jahi mcmath can remain on a ventilator. >> reporter: 13-year-old jahi mcmath remains hooked to a breathing machine till next tuesday evening.

jahi mcmath's uncle said he was spending today trying to get her out of the hospital and he was getting close to finding a filet take her -- facility to take her. >> our hearts and our hands go out to this family, if they would like to move the body of jahi mcmath but we have jet to hear from a facility that would accept her. >> the family maintainps jahi mcmath is still alive and try -- maintains jahi mcmath is still alive. the family attorney wrote she is in need of a tube. the hospital called it unethical to perform procedures on a dead body. >> if someone steps forward we will do everything in our power as long as it is legally and medically correct to turn the body over -- they are asking a judge to order the hospital to

insert the tubes. he told me he is planning a lobby -- to lobby lawmakers to pass legislation mandating parental consent before a child could be removed from child support. rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >> jahi mcmath had surgery, tonsillectomy and suffered complications. december 12 she was declared brain dead. the family received a restraining order to keep her on life support on december 20. on december 30 the judge extended the deadline to january 7. a court refused to order the hospital to insert feeing and breathing tubes and gave both sides till tomorrow to file legal arguments. a 3% rate increase for pg&e customers goes into effect. the hike amounts to a $3 a

month increase. it applies to 5.5 million customers and 800,000 businesses. pg&e said added revenue will pay for higher costs. in washington, d.c. snow is falling and so are the temperatures. hard to tell here but look there, that is the capital building. the first winter storm is expected to bring ice, snow and cold weather to the area. people in the mid-west and northeast are bracing for the winter storm. it was a messy commute this morning in indianapolis where the state is under a winter weather advisory. 5 inches of snow already and in indianapolis the accumulation is higher. in north dakota temperatures dropped to 22 degrees below zero. wind chill feels like negative 40 degrees. new york city is bracing for

the first major snowstorm. salt spreaders at the ready. 10 inches of snow is expected to fall in the city in central and northern new jersey and parts of connecticut. >> best thing we can do as new yorkers is to get off the streets. >> winter storm warning is in effect till 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. it is delaying passengers flying in out of bay area airports. more cancellations are expected throughout the day. cnn is reported the airport seeing the most delays is chicago, 650 cancellations and the same number of delays. if you want to see the opposite of that weather, look out the window. bill martin is here. >> does not feel like january in the bay area.

we had incredible weather. sunny, warm, temperatures in the mid-and upper 60s and low 70s. no rain. i am watching all the weather systems go up over the top. these are the current temperatures. mid-60s. temperatures tomorrow about the same. wind speeds, little wind. little off shore wind. seeing that in mountain view, north wind. livermore, 7 miles per hour. these patterns continues as we go into the next few days. you have a spare the air alert, 26 so far. another one tomorrow. that will make it 27.

air quality. today's air quality, moderate. tomorrow is better. friday levels come down. still not great. tonight clear and cool. north valley, that will continue. most of the fog is east of the bay area. you wake up in the morning, temperatures in the mid-30s. low 30s. 38 concord. 48 hayward. above freezing for most of us. we could see frost in some areas. these are the highs tomorrow, very similar to what we had today. 67 antioch. 67 santa rosa. 67 oakland. these are mild, aren't they? and they continue. san jose 67. morgan hill, 70. gilroy 70. livermore 70. the five-day forecast as we go into the bay area weekend warm,

warm. right? 70 on saturday. cooler on sunday and clouds move in monday and tuesday. and at this point we have a chance for scattered showers or something. not monday and tuesday but that is an indication the jet stream is breaking down. it will cool temperatures a little too. back into the 50s. maybe snow in the mountains. it has been just a really -- i mean, unprecedented dry streak. makes 1977 -- pales in comparison. that was the big one. the big drought. drought year. this year is beating that so far. >> we watched your language get more and more somber as it progresses. >> yeah. doing this a long time. 35 years watching this. you see how dry we have been. 1977 is the bench mark. less rain at this point. >> keep our fingers crossed. thank you. the spare the air alerts

will continue through tomorrow. here is a live, beautiful shot of san francisco after the sun has gone down. the 4th straight day an alert has been issued. officials say it is due to this dry windless weather conditions that we are experiencing during the spare the alert days, the burning of wood or any other solid fuels is banned unless it is your only source of heat. the big name organization throwing their support behind nsa leaker edward snowden and taking up the birth control debate, the ruling expected in the next few hours that concerns a part of the affordable care act. >> julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> bay area pot holes so bad, one of our reporters lost a hub cap, how hybrids are partly to blame. bay area beaches unsafe. what is contaminating the water. these stories and much more coming up new at 6:00 p.m.

part of president obama's affordable care act is on hold till tomorrow. they have a few hours to answer a challenge to the law. >> i object to being forced to doing something that -- >> a colorado group of nuns is suing the government over a requirement the plan covers contraceptives. they issued a stay allow the

group and others to be exempt from the birth control provision. churches are exempt but charities must comply. the obama administration says the regulations don't impose a burden on the nun's beliefs. >> the contraceptive issue was one part, they are handling that. >> the justice gave lawyers till tomorrow morning to respond to the arguments. the lawyers say they will respond before the deadline. we heard about the problems with the affordable care act website. now there is a poll suggesting it still has problems. 59% of the visitors say their experience was negative compared to 39% who said it was positive. the boards of two newspapers are urging the obama

administration to treat edward snowden as a whis blower and -- whistle blower and give him clemency. the paper says edward snowden has done the country a great service. the guardian which receives the documents has called for edward snowden to be pardoned. snap chat added safe guards to protect against hackers after 4.6 users names and phone numbers were posted online tuesday night. now two new websites can help you find out if your information was leaked.

we posted links to the websites on our website, go to www.ktvu.com and go to web links. protecting against terrorism. >> we are outside the chinese consulate, how people here are reacting and what they are doing to keep safe. >> arrested for stealing a brain and trying to sell it online. where the suspect got the organ and where he tried to sell it. >> san jose has its first homicide of 2014. what the victim was wearing and how it may help please in their investigation.

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complete bay area news coverage continues right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00 p.m. an act of arson as it happens. ktvu channel 2 news obtained this surveillance video showing a person lighting a fire at the chinese consulate. last night's arson at the chinese consulate raises questions of security and safety for those nearby. ktvu's cristina rendon is live in san francisco where she has been looking into the risk for neighbors. >> reporter: well, i reached out to consulates in the bay area, they were made aware of the fire but it doesn't mean they are on heightened security

and the people who live here have mixed reactions. we know of one building that has terrorism insurance because they live near the chinese consulate. some residents aren't worried, they know that they can't control what happens so they will not spend time worrying about it but one man wonders about whether the chinese consulate should move to a more secure location. >> for them, for their safety too, they should move into a high rise, you know, building. so they don't have to worry about it. >> reporter: we also explored the idea of terrorism insurance. it turns out most homeowners have this but they may not know it. businesses have to buy it separately. live in san francisco, cristina rendon, ktvu channel 2 news. >> we have posted the surveillance video from last

night's arson on www.ktvu.com and click on the top story tab. santa rosa police arrested a 15 year boy, police found a 20-year-old suffering from gun shot wounds. he died at the hospital. the shooting happened during a argument. the suspect was found hiding inside a friend's house. to the south bay, police in san jose are investigating that city's first homicide of the year. the victim was found outside of a home and discovered by a woman who lives there. ktvu's janine de la vega tells us her family is shaken up and wants answers. >> reporter: he showed us the spot where his wife found a man shot. >> i heard shots. i think fireworks. i go back to bed. and my wife get home and she

said the guy over there, talked to me. >> reporter: it was 1:30 a.m. when their wife ran in their home and called 911. paramedics performed cpr but were unsuccessful. >> we don't know if it was a drive by, if it was targeted, we have no motive. no information leading us to any motive. >> reporter: police said the victim was possibly in his 20s. the man had tattoos. the area is known as a hot spot for gang activity but police say it is too early to call it gang related. they discovered the man was wearing a ankle bracelet and police say it may provide clues. they want to know what he was doing here and why he was shot. >> stuff like this -- my

grandkids could have got hurt. you know? i hope they find who did it. i really do. >> reporter: police want anyone with information to come forward. janine de la vega, ktvu channel 2 news. >> more details now, this was san jose's first homicide of 2014. homicides were down, there were 43 in 2013. the police department is using crowd funding to raise money for its canine program. the department wants to expand and needs money to do so. it created a page on go fund me. people donated almost $1,400s in one day. former israeli prime minister ariel sharon is in critical condition. the 85-year-old has been in a coma for 8 years. doctors said function of several vital organs declined. he was a backer of israeli

settlements. he begun to support withdrawal from the gaza strip when he suffered a stroke. secretary of state john kerry met with the prime minister, he is committed to talks but met with resistance. john kerry plans to sit down with the president. unemployment is down for a -- benefits is down for the second straight week. suggesting markets are continuing to improve. 339,000 americans filed for unemployment insurance last week. that is down 2,000 from the week before. initial claims are a reliable measure of layoffs. in washington, harry reid scheduled a vote on extending long term jobless benefits. an extension was removed from

the budget deal. unemployment checks were cut for 1.3 million americans. she optimistic -- he is optimistic legislation would pass. after closing 2013 at record levels wall street started the new year on the down side. the dow is down 135 to 16,441. the nasdaq is down 33 at 4,143. utility stocks led the way lower today. if you live in san francisco and still have your christmas tree you can now recycle it. the city collects them and turns them into wood trips. leave them with your trash. don't put it on the street corner. new developments involving the killing of a priest.

police made an arrest. why theyprieveilously had the suspect in cust -- they previously had the suspect in custody and let him go. >> and more than just a hang over. the lasting damage heavy drinking can do to your dna.

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new research suggests hard drinking during yuck adulthood could damage dna. researchers -- during young adulthood could damage dna. researchers studied one group. 44% of the heavy drinkers had dna damage compared to 8% of non-drinkers. police in indianapolis arrested a man for stealing jars of human brain tissue and selling them online. investigators say he broke into the indianapolis medical history museum and stole the jars over several years. the buyer grew concerned maybe they were stolen and alerted police. rob ford signed papers to run for reelection. he faced pressure to resign after admitting to smoking cocaine. the scowl stripped ford of most

of -- city counsel stripped ford for most of his powers. barbara bush remains hospitalized for a respiratory problem. her husband, geroge h. w. bush took to twitter to thank president obama and former president bill clinton for their well wishes. he joked his wife doesn't take advice from just any former president. former san francisco strip club is getting a new lease on life. the lusty lady is the first strip club to feature unionized dancers. it closed last summer. the pair who gave the makeover will renovate it as a cocktail bar. they say they will go for the feeling of the old club. break in the case of a priest killed. why the suspect was arrested,

then released from custody hours from the priest was killed. >> people stranded on a ship in antarctica are rescued. >> it is going to be cold for the 49er playoff game in minnesota -- or wisconsin. how cold it will get. one of the coldest playoff games we have seen. aaçó@

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accused of killing a priestane rectory. the prese was -- priest in a rectory. >> reporter: church staff members found the body on new year's day inside the church. >> tremendous person and this is a absolutely tremendous loss for the perish and for the community. >> reporter: police say they found signs of forced entry and say he died violently after trying to fight off his attacker. >> based on the evidence it looks like there was some level of struggle. >> reporter: this is the man arrested today in his death. police say he was in custody for public intoxication before the killing. he was released before 1:00 a.m. new year's day. afterwards police got a call about a suspicious person at the church.

they found him there but didn't detain him because he didn't qualify for an emergency psychological hold. then at 9:00 a.m. police got a call that the priest was found dead. police issued a warrant for his arrest and a picture of his car. this afternoon he was arrested. at this point police have yet to give a motive. more lines for legal recreational marijuana in denver. hundreds of people waited for hours to take advantage of the new law. residents can buy one ounce that costs $200 or more. people from out of state could be a quarter ounce. ford could be bringing the world closer to having a car powered by the sun. ford developed a concept car

that runs on solar power. it is a collaboration between ford, sun power corporation and the georgia institute of technology. they believe sunshine could power up to 75% of trips. they do not give a distance for the trips. san diego international auto show, hundreds of cars, trucks and suv are on display. visitors are allowed to sit behind the wheel of the newest models. jeep has a test track where passengers can experience the capabilities. 50 people stranded on a ship in antarctica are rescued. the helicopter ferried them to a ship today. they have been stuck since christmas eve. it will be a long journey back. they are not expected to arrive before midjanuary at the earl -- mid-january at the earliest.

>> she has few days of operations to complete an operation. that is weather dependent. >> 22 crew members are still on board the ship. happening now. live to washington, d.c. you can see the snow is falling in front of the nation's capital and so are the temperatures. the first winter storm is expected to bring ice, snow and dangerous cold weather to the northeast. >> i am sure bay area skiers wish they could have the snow here. bill martin will tell us not much. >> not much in the forecast, which is a sad deal because we need it. you know how dry it has been. with temperatures like these, these are the numbers today for january. 67 santa rosa. 67 fairfield. 67 livermore. 65 mountain view. and san jose. temperatures well above the

average. the jet stream is going to the north of us. even though you see the clouds, that is the rain going north, these clouds a weak disturbance. it provides cloud cover and gives us a hazy day tomorrow. nothing in the way of precipitation. current numbers. 60s and low 50s. mid-50s. highs this time of year you expect 50s. this time a day we have temperatures in the 60s. another spare the air alert tomorrow. tomorrow's air quality gets better than it was today. spare the air alert tomorrow. record number of those this year because of the weather. mostly clear and cool tonight but not freezing. not 28 degrees or 32 degrees. most cities down into the mid- 30s, upper30s -- upper 30s, low 40s. clouds and cooler beyond the weekend. tuesday, wednesday national hurricane center week. things look like they want to

change. 35 napa. 40 hayward. these are the temperatures tomorrow morning. high pressure sets up. keeps the winds pumping off shore, air compressing and warming. temperatures 60s and 70s. upper60s. -- upper60s. -- cupper 60s -- upper 60s. highs for your friday. 67 santa rosa. 67 antioch. highs tomorrow, about where they were today. mid-60s. 67 san jose. 70 morgan hill. here comes the five-day forecast, no rain. there is a break down with clouds moving in monday and tuesday that will cool things off and change things around so that perhaps we could see sprinkles after tuesday. we will see how it goes.

right now doesn't look like much. five-day forecast, big football game in wisconsin. and you can see here it will be one of the coldest playoff games they have had. not the coldest. minus 10 in one of the games. 1st quarter 3 degrees. 4th quarter minus 3 degrees and that has an impact on the game. field goal kicking especially. this atmosphere really going to be tough on the 49ers. >> they are not used to that but who is. >> right. who is. >> cold. thank you. a man who won a breaking bad contest is in trouble with the law. how you could say life is imitating art. >> why the nfl is having a difficult time selling enough tickets to three playoff games, including the 49ers-green bay match-up. >> julie haener is here now for what we are working on for 6:00 p.m. >> decades old infrastructure

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planned building burn, they hope to incorporate olympic valley as a town to fight it. they plan to build hundreds of condos and hotel room. 600 people signed a petition in favor of incorporation. a 28-year-old won a contest last fall to meet the cast of his favorite show. he called the show about meth makers addicting. new year's eve police say they arrested him in a drug bust much like the characters. the nfl is dealing with something of a potential embarrassment after struggling to sell playoff game tickets. tickets are still available for 3-4 games this week.

ktvu's tom vacar explains, fans could face a television blackout. >> reporter: 30 years since the green bay packers haven't sold out every seat of every game. but tonight they face a potential local tv blackout for failing to sell out 72 hours before kickoff. the nfl wants stadium tickets sold before people can watch at home there. >> this is a cautionary tale that an nfl football game would have all of these tickets available, especially in a legendary venue. >> reporter: the chargers that bangles and the chiefs at the colts. that forced the nfl to change the deadline to 48 hours. >> you throw in the perfect storm of zero degree weather or this isn't the ultimate championship game and you have the secondary ticket market. >> we see high demand for

playoff games. >> reporter: adding thousands more tickets to the market. >> i know that we could say demand is lower compared to last year. >> reporter: many fans are choosing living rooms and bars over attending expensive games. but this technology that contributed to the nfl's wealth may bring an end to their broadcast rule. >> now it is like i will look forward to my flat screen and 72 degrees and nachos at home epi. >> harder to talk fans into getting off their couch sometimes. >> reporter: as the game gets close, ticket prices plunge. tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. the mayors of san francisco and green bay made wager on the

game. if green bay wins mayor ed lee will have to visit a local school pairing a packers hat. if the 49ers win green bay's mayor wearing a 49ers cap. the 49ers take on the packers sunday in their first playoff match-up. watch the game here at 1:00 p.m., kickoff at 1:30 p.m. and road trip to a championship, we will look that 49ers regular season and preview sunday's match-up. catch the show tomorrow night after the cotton bowl and on sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. after mornings on 2. now at 6:00 p.m. caught on tape. the moment someone lit a chinese consulate in san francisco on fire. the surveillance video shows the flames but it may not help catch the culprit. >> a skull found near a park,

whoever put it there wanted it found. >> how much money are you pilling to pay to smooth out bay area roads? a question you may have to answer. >> complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 newst at 6:00 p.m -- complete bay area news coverage starts right now, this is ktvu channel 2 news at 6:00 p.m. >> up in flames. watch the center of your screen, someone lighting the chinese consulate in the city on fire. the flames so bright it changes the shot to color. i am ken wayne. frank somerville is off. >> i am julie haener. security at the chinese consulate in san francisco following that arson attack. ktvu's david stevenson is there now with more of the video showing the attack. david? >> reporter: you can see the impact the fire had on the chinese consulate door and the surveillance video shows why the chinese consulate has asked for the u.s. it step up

security. >> theness of the -- the brightness of the explosion changes the video to day time color. >> this is a violent crime. unacceptable. >> reporter: surveillance video shows a figure approaching the entrance with one container. at 9:25 p.m. last night. officials say that person poured gas on the door and steps and ignited the fuel. >> severe damage to the facilities and posing a threat to the safety of the chinese consulate and the residents nearby. >> terrible. >> reporter: no one was entered though damage drew neighbors and visitors. >> the first i see this. so scared. >> the fbi says so far it appears to be an isolated criminal incident. not terrorist. the city has dispatched patrols