those trapped in their homes. some six hours later, a much different picture. this is a live look at the area at this hour. much of the water has receded and residents are now preparing for the next that, the cleanup. >> that main burst. >> the six-foot wide water main quickly sent water. we have live team coverage tonight. john sherman is live with the details. david collins has stories of the residents forced out of their neighborhoods. >> we begin with john sherman. it was just after 5:00 when the water was flooding cars and

homes. the real work is just beginning. from the air, it was clearly a massive water main break moving west to east across dundalk avenue. by nightfall, the leak was stopped. >> people used good sense by and large. they stayed in their homes. we did have a few rescues of people who went out into the water. >> the specific cause is an undetermined but age is clearly a factor. >> we have had some issues with failing infrastructure around the city in some areas so until we are able to get its shutdown, we won't be able to determine what caused the break. >> now it is on to the damage. >> air is enough water in the basement, we have the fire department here on hand to actually pump out basements.

>> the state is already offering insurance assistance. >> the governor has made available the maryland insurance administration to help people process claims for property damage if you are having difficulty. >> the state highway administration has a big job ahead as well. >> the work involves repairing broken highway and all of the damage associated in that area but we are here first to make sure that jim smith has whatever assets he may call upon from the state of maryland to assist the hard-working people of dundalk. >> more than 100 homes have basement water damage and more than 800 have been without power. >> take a look at this. some residents were forced to get creative to get around the neighborhood. these folks used fishing boats.

workers also were checking on residents of by boat. david collins has the stories of residents impacted by this water main break. >> the police will be here all night. they are slowly reopening roads. water service has returned. when the torrent of water started filling their house, the first thing they grab was medication. >> everything was floating in my basement. >> we started barricading the basement which did no good because it came in so fast. everything was a floating. we stayed there and thought it would come take us out. >> emergency vehicles and pedestrians were the only traffic allowed in and out of the flood zone. >> did you escape it?

>> yes. >> they were startled by a big collector box explosion. many ran out of their homes into the street at the same time. >> it turned out to be chaos, totally chaos. everything went nuts in one minute. the power went out, water was flooding everywhere, children screaming like crazy. >> some say electrical fires with power lines dangling resembled snakes. >> i looked over and it was like a blue fire. i came over and told my dad and he said it stay away from it. >> this family considers themselves lucky. they are packing some comfort from home and expect to be back the next day. >> bge is working through the night. baltimore county fire will be on

hand to pump out the basement. >> for the homeowners affected, the real problem is all of the work ahead, how to salvage their property. >> we spoke with a representative and she offered several helpful tips to take into consideration. >> if you are still in your homes, move any valuables to a higher level of the house. it would be a good idea to take pictures any of the rooms because that would give you an idea of what the contents were. >> that you have to leave your home, take medications and prescriptions, insurance medication, any mementos, baby supplies, your wallet, credit cards, and your pet supplies. >> if you need a ride to a shelter tonight, here is the number to call.

410-887-7273. there is more information on their website. he will also see the raw video taken at the height of the water main break. our coverage begins tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. barry simms, captain roy taylor, and sky team 11 will provide live reports from the scene. >> now to the ongoing city hall investigation. prosecutors put on the record a chunk of their evidence against mayor sheila dixon including the testimony of her former boyfriend. it is all included in the request to a judge to keep the case in tact. prosecutors asked the judge to reject the argument that perjury charges against her should be thrown out.

they call it an argument that is creative fiction. included today was testimony from the state. lipscomb said he got a fur coat from the khmer. he also testified that he paid travel expenses for mayor dixon and chipped in more than $5,000 to cover a big shopping built in chicago. >> baltimore county police made six arrests tonight in connection of a stabbing with a teenager. that stabbing was in retaliation for another incident, and the mother of one of the teenagers is actually involved. >> the attack happened here back on september 12. police say it was several hours after a dunbar high school football game where a number of

players came out here and beat and stabbed a teenager and many of his friends. apparently, a mother drove some of them to the scene. >> she drove them to the scene and then they attacked him and his friends. >> she thought earlier in the week that her younger son was beat up and she was going to use her older son and a few of his teammates to seek revenge. witnesses knew the boys played for dunbar high school, leading to their arrest. >> there were recognized by some of the witnesses. >> police arrested the mother and several teenagers. we made at times to speak to

those involved but no one answered any of our attempts. we returned to the scene of the crimes where neighbors chased us off the property. >> this sunday, president obama will discuss health care reform. the interview was done at the white house today. david gregory asked the president about the recent controversy about race. >> this week, you had a former president jimmy carter saying most of this republican opposition against you is motivated against racism. do you agree with that? >> no. i said during the campaign that there are still some people who think through the prison of race, absolutely. sometimes they vote for me and

for that reason sometimes they vote against me. but i think you actually put your finger on what this argument is really about, an argument that has gone on for the history of this republic. what is the right role of government? how do we balance freedom with our need to look after one another? >> you can see the full interview with president obama this sunday at 10:00. >> it was not the president but rather the first lady who took center stage today. michelle obama called it a woman's issue and urged wom an's groups to mobilize to fight for health insurance reform. she said medical coverage tends to be worse than men. >> we have to reform the system, the status quo.

it is holding women and families back, and we know it. >> many conservatives attending a conference across town say they want health care reform but they do not want a government- run insurance plan paid for with billions of dollars in taxes. there is continuing coverage of the health care reform debate on our website. >> it is not your traditional nurse's office tonight, a look at a first of its kind facility. >> hundreds of homes still without power tonight after the water main break. >> your favorite meals could taste differently starting next week. hear what restaurant will not be allowed to use in their dishes. >> new decals in the fire that destroyed acres in california. >> cooler, comfortable temperatures are coming in for the last weekend in summer.

right now, 66 degrees at the .

>> a teenager has been charged in the arson of the wildfire last month. charges were filed against the 13-year-old boy who they say started the fire on august 25. his name was not released and he is not in custody by the district attorney says he must show for an arraignment in september. he could be sent to a juvenile facility until he turns 25. authorities continue to search the property in connection with the disappearance of two young girls to decade ago. police dogs recovered a bone and picked up a set of what could be human remains. an analysis is underway to see if the bone is human. they were arrested last month

and charged with the kidnapping and rape of jaycee dugard. they are pleading not guilty and the case. >> we still have other things to pursue before we can walk away from him as a potential suspect. >> the search will be halted over the weekend but will be resumed on monday. >> staff members of one baltimore county school call it a dream come true and the much needed service to their students. the dundalk elementary school wellness center opened its doors for hundreds of students who live and learn in southeast baltimore county. health officials say the goal of the center is to make sure students get the health care they need and deserve. >> it will deal with children who have as much issues, provide -- so they do not have

to wait to go to school to get shots. >> they hoped to enroll more than 600 students over the next year. baltimore city will shun join the likes of other cities when it imposes a band of transfer that this sunday. melissa carlson explains how it will impact how area restaurants will prepare some of your favorite dishes. >> when it comes to little italy, some may think that change could be disastrous. change is coming to every food establishments in the city of next week. >> all facilities must serve and sell food that does not have any amount of trans fat. >> food can no longer contain 0.5 grams of a trans fat per serving or greater.

what is the problem? >> it elevates the bad cholesterol and lowers your good cholesterol, contributing to heart disease. >> it is estimated that heart disease kills a half million people a year. information like that prompted this new health department ordinance. >> we hope imposing this ban will encourage food service facilities to take a look at what food they are serving and a switch to healthier choices. >> sunday's deadline will be tied but not impossible. >city health officials hope a change in your local eatery will prompt a change in your home. >> if it has partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, they should choose other foods that do not use those types of trans

fat. >> now, your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> fault will officially begin tuesday afternoon so this is the last weekend of summer 2009. it looks like it will be very comfortable. highs were pretty comfortable today as well. the clubs broke up, enough sunshine to get temperatures back to normal. from the coast up to the mountains, very little in the way of cloud cover across the region. as a weak cool front makes its way through, there is a slight risk that a sprinkled will pop up. this cool air that we seek to the north of us will push south. while it is 66 degrees in baltimore, only 56 in syracuse.

some of those cooler temperatures are developing in pennsylvania. they are holding to the 60's on the coast. it will feel like fall in the mountains this weekend. mostly clear skies around daybreak. 50's and low of 60's to start our weekend off in the morning. very little moisture with this front. just a little sprinkle as this sinks down into northern virginia. high pressure follows the front right out. that is the picture of a beautiful saturday around here with light northerly winds, low and humidity, and comfortable temperatures. a beautiful day on sunday. more clouds crowding in on monday. picture-perfect. hopefully you can get out and enjoy some bright, sunny skies.

on the chesapeake bay, the wind will be brisk. a small craft advisory. 67 degrees, feeling like fall, and then tomorrow night dropping down into the 40's. around the chesapeake bay, sunshine and 76 degrees. at ocean city, a north wind that will be coming up to 20 miles per hour. seven-day forecast, 75 tomorrow, 77 on sunday. fault arrives on tuesday with a few scattered showers. >> the flood clean-up continues tonight in dundalk.

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>> hundreds of homes without power tonight after a massive water main break in dundalk. >> it broke just after 4:00 today, sending water gushing into several communities. at least two residents had to be rescued. the water reached chest high in some areas. state and county officials toured the damage. >> jim smith has whatever assets he may call upon to assist the hard-working people of dundalk tonight. >> earlier in the newscast, we

gave out in number for a shelter. it has now closed. >> there is continuing coverage on our website. our coverage will begin tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. on saturday. >> coming up next, the ravens have had their struggles in the past. good news for them on sunday.

>> now, 11 sports with pete gilbert. >> the ravens are arrived in san diego ready to face the chargers. a tight end upgraded from last week's questionable performance. san diego's starting center is out with a knee injury. ladainian tomlinson had a tough night in oakland. it looks like the raven's linebacker is going to join him. by midweek, he returned to the practice field. he thinks imaginary technology for his safe return. >> i have an exoskeleton then, i guess. it was really -- it was a really

scary feeling. talking with the doctors, nothing is torn. >> the jewish new year at this weekend, the light football for friday night's. city schools are still playing. the paterson quarterback was a big part of the win. faked to pass, forced to run, and for the touchdown. the two-point conversion is good. rambling through the sabres defense, in for the long touchdown. 14-0. imagine what they could do to get there. overton to adison, prettiest

pass play of the year. into the air. a little dive there, paterson keeps on rolling. for more highlights, law gone to our website, your home for baltimore area high-school sports. the red sox final visit to camden yards was like the others from the year. maybe the birds can be them. -- can beat them. the bottom of the second inning, lucas got hitting some off-speed stuff. top of the third, but victor martinez.

matt wieters with the tag, well done. no defense for this. top of the fourth inning. the orioles are still leading in the majors with home ground -- with home runs allowed by a lot. three-one tonight. the left fielder is set for ankle surgery on wednesday. he started pounding the ball immediately, winning the starting job in left field. his 15 home runs and slugging percentage topped all rookies. he expects to be ready for the start of spring training.

>> a beautiful weekend is coming our way with sunshine tomorrow, 75 degrees, and low humidity. 77 degrees on sunday. san diego is like 85 to 90

degrees. we will have the san diego weather here until the showers come next week. >> we have a repeat of this newscast if you missed anything. >> be sure to join us tomorrow morning at the beginning -- at . triumph the insult-comic dog.