>> tonight on 11 news, conditions are right for fire. and dozens evacuate it. easter is the most joyous holiday for christians. in baltimore, the faithful come together for the cardinals last mass. and a television legend. tonight, a look back at the career of mike wallace. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good evening. i am deborah weiner a. firefighters have been busy around the state battling brush fires sparked by dry, windy weather.

and large-scale fire threatens 60 comes as more than 18 acres burned. it is a story we first brought you as breaking news at 6:00. we are live in the newsroom with the latest. >> that fire has been contained, but officials say it will continue to smolder for days or a least until we get some rain. the good news is that no one was hurt, but this was the third brush fire and that county alone this weekend. her house is just steps away from the brush fire that destroyed more than 18. -- 18 acres of the wooded area. at one time, the smoke got so bad that they left because they were worried. >> we left. there was an easter egg hunt, but it will be ok. >> the neighborhood was basically covered in smoke. we could smell it. i have a sliding door open. you could smell it. >> the call came in just before

1:00 in the afternoon, and first responders did not know what to expect when they arrived. >> and wall of fire. they had no idea how far it went. >> firefighters from all of the area helped get the fire under control, while some families have to be evacuated. officials say the weather caused the perfect storm. >> the wind is a good shooting factor. the dry conditions, and the low humidity. it does not seem to take much to get them going pretty fast. >> no one was hurt, but firefighters had a difficult time putting out the fire because of its location in a densely wooded area. they had to use an atv. the cause of the fire is still under evacuation, -- investigation, but they are happy. >> everyone is safe. >> after several wildfires across the stage, officials are

wondering whether or not they should issue a burned man. it was a very dry weekend, which contributes to the possibility of brushfires. john collins is standing by. are we going to get some rain this week? >> there is a chance for rain but not a big chance. spotty. the wind conditions aggravate these brush fires that do pop up, and we are short of rain. we have less than one-tenth of 1 inch of rain in april, and for the march-april combination, we are running low. nothing significant in the forecast. this covers the entire viewing area, and we can expect windy conditions and dry conditions at least during the day. by tomorrow evening, somebody could get some brief rain. more in the forecast, coming up. >> thank you. 3 families are homeless tonight after a fire. this happened this evening, and you are looking at pictures of

the fire. there was the city fire fighters union. the cause is still under investigation. the red cross is assisting the displaced families. and a rescue mission on the bay, a man stranded 1 mile north of annapolis. they spotted the man on top of his overturned burt -- boats. helicopters arrived on the scene. coast guard officials are reminding mariners to be prepared. >> what is really important is that mariners, when they are going out, that they do wear a life jacket and that they do file plans. also, check the navigation and safety equipment on board your vessel before getting under way. >> the man was taken to shock trauma, suffering from hypothermia, but he is now in stable condition. and now, to 2012, where there is pressure to reach a deal before

the monday adjournment. if the house and senate can -- compromise, the session will have to be extended. key issues in the debate are how to shift teacher pensions from the state to local jurisdictions and raising income-tax rates. they presented additional challenges. and easter sunday is winding down tonight, and it was particularly special in baltimore at a landmark and celebrated with a leader who soon will be moving on. easter could not have been more special at the baltimore basilica. it was the last one and the city for the cardinal, whose official wall for the baltimore archdiocese and next month. >> it has been a great right here in the 4.5 years i have been year. people have been wonderful. great satisfaction for the service i have been able to render. and the opportunities for growth in this community are just so

great. >> while he may be bound for rome, the carter made it clear this easter mass is not about him. >> the message is a lot about me. it is about the resurrection of christ. we should take it and apply it to our lives. >> inside america's first cathedral, parishioners were shipped at this historic landmark, which, for some, added so much to the holiday. >> being here, i do not know how to say it, but it brings different elements that you may not get some more else. i was not always a member of this particular parish, but it brings something else. >> while he did not advertise this, april 8, easter, is also the cardinals birthday. now 73, the bronx native will be missed by a city clearly adores him. >> a true rock of faith here in baltimore. he is a great guy.

>> i was planning on staying longer, but the holy father had other ideas. >> now, the next archbishop of baltimore had a platform today on nbc "meet the press." there was a round-table discussion on faith and politics, and he spoke out against the federal contraception mandate that he believes undermines liberty. >> the method you answered the common good, which is what all of our organizations -- organizations do, then you are subject to having to provide, fund, and/or facilitates services which are contrary to the church teaching. i do not think we should have to do that. >> the bishop will be formally installed as archbishop in may. and here is a look at how americans celebrated easter. in may, the crowds braved sometimes chilly weather for services at the lincoln memorial.

meanwhile, in new york city, thousands showed up at st. patrick's cathedral for easter mass. an american troops stationed in afghanistan took the brick to celebrate easter. services were held in the helmand province. they will be transferring authority to afghan forces by 2014. mike wallace, one of the most respected journalists after decades on "60 minutes" has died. he was 93 years old. we take a look back at his life and legacy. >> i am mike wallace. >> he was known for his hard- hitting journalistic style and aggressive questioning. >> how many blacks are on your campaigns death? >> but decades before millions of television viewers watched him on cbs news, mike wallace already had a colorful career.

he was born in massachusetts in 1918. after graduating from the university of michigan, he started his career in radio. he worked as a radio host, and that landed him a spot in television as an actor in a police drama, as a program host, and even in commercials. >> that is some apple pie. >> but his love for news led him to drop that type of work in 1963, when cbs news hired him as a correspondent. >> the president of china. >> his feisty style made him a good fit for the network's new magazine show, "60 minutes," which debuted in 1968. he did not cal or to americans or world leaders. he said this to the ayatollah in 1979. >> president sadat of egypt, a

devoutly religious man, says what you are doing now is, quote, a disgrace to islam, and he calls you, forgive me, his words, not mine, "a lunatic." >> they say his attack dog style was relentless. >> sometimes he went too far. he pioneered the ambush interview, which has fallen out of favor. he taught generations of europe -- younger journalists about to go get the story. >> in 2006, he took on a smaller role on "60 minutes," ended 2008, he had bypass surgery and retired private life. >> sometimes, it was like the early days of flying. >> but his relationship with the viewers spanned decades, and he

will have an everlasting impact on the field of journalism. mike wallace was 93. cnn, washington. >> still to come on 11 news tonight, police arrested two men after a shooting spree that left three dead and two wounded. tonight, how facebook is helping in the investigation. plus -- >> looking back when you are older and, like, "back in my day." >> bragging rights are on the >> bragging rights are on the line as alaskan hey, what do you think "artisan" means? it's latin. for what? really, really good bagels. dunkin's new artisan bagels are as authentic as it gets. soft, chewy, and delicious. grab one today.

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motivated by a man trying to avenge his father's shooting by a black man. all of the victims of the shooting were black. the suspect was described as white. they say he expressed anger about his father being shot and killed by black men two years earlier. they say they are still considering many possible motives. >> i have heard questions about hate crimes. folks, this is where the really tough work starts in an investigation. it is really premature to talk about hate crimes. we have yet to analyze all of the information. >> authorities plan to charge both men with murder and other offenses. jury selection begins tomorrow in the case of a man who was accused of killing family members back in 2008. the judge will question jurors one by one, trying to find those who will not be swayed by it his

celebrity status. he is expected to be at the trial every day. he is also on the list of is to testify. anchorage, alaska, has set a new record for its snowiest winter ever, and that means something. >> it is the number that many residents have been waiting all winter to top. >> finally. >> 132 plus inches. the record was in 1954 and 1955. >> if we did not make it to the record, what has it all been for, you know, >> it has been the talk of the town for months. by the afternoon, mother nature had inched past the previous record. >> we were so close. >> we will be like, "back in my day, the winter of 2011." >> it is more than double the

snow they are used to, and instead of april showers, they had snow that blanketed the city. >> we're going to be the winner. >> now, the new number to beat is 134.5. for some, that is more than enough for this winter. >> i want it to stop before the end of april. we need this note gone in may. >> i agree. you can even see that the camera was all fall to up there. -- following up -- all fogged up there. >> when we are warm and fair, another part is stormy. you have got all of that stuff. and it has been on the west goes, too, washington, oregon, california. all right, this evening, we take a look at the radar, and we have

some on settled weather. it went through here dry, but up to the north of us, a few showers in pennsylvania and new york state. in new england, northern maine is getting snow, and down near boston, precipitation. this particular area is passing us, but that is not an issue. this area of rain is a second disturbance that is coming our way. it is driving in a little further south, so we might get some rain tomorrow, and we can certainly use it. this is not a lot of moisture. the gulf of mexico, if you get rain tomorrow, it will be made in the day. it will not be much. it will not water your lawn or help the red flag problem. let's take a look at what happened during the day to day as far as temperature. 74 at the airport and inner harbor. both readings were the same because it was a little windy.

gusts were in the 30's. that tends to even the temperature out. 62 is the typical high. the low wage, 38 to 50. the temperature range for the lows this morning. right now, 58 at bwi-marshall, so still really mild. 55 and westminster and frederick. down in the 40's in far western maryland. here are the clouds associated with this disturbance, the maritime provinces of canada. there is this other disturbance to the west. here is the fraud that went through today. to some extent, this helped pick up the wins. this upper air storm that is spinning around, it will continue to throw stuff at us. again, not a lot of moisture. clearing tonight, chilly. northwest winds. 10 m.p.h.. we pick up some clouds during

the afternoon tomorrow. by tomorrow evening, maybe a rain shower or two. the west wind at 10 to 20. some gusts are stronger. small craft a visor raised are out on the bay. the forecast during the daylight hours, the highest rain chances would be in the mountains. everybody else in the 60's, near 70 in a few cases. the rain chances holding off until later in the day on monday. maybe a few little spotty showers. tuesday looks relatively dry. any precipitation, that could be to the north. we could see a sprinkle. chances go up on wednesday. nothing very significant. and the temperatures, 68 tomorrow but in the 50's in the middle of the week and then back into the 60's by next weekend. >> all right, john. thank you. >> you know, it is the way they

are doing it. almost making history today. we will show you

>> after they combine to allow no earned runs in the first two games, they knew it would be a tough act to follow. it up to the challenge, six outs, becoming the first oriole pitcher to throw a no-hitter at camden yards. what a debut. the birds wasted no time getting on the board. going deep, his first of the season, and just like that, it is 1-0, the birds. he cannot hold up, one of five strikeouts on the afternoon. bottom of the sixth, some breathing room. wilson's filling in today, and

look at this, a double to the wall. that scores a pair of runs. the board's lead, 3-0. a no-hitter through seven innings, but in the eighth, justin spoils it. a shot off a wall. right field. a double. that ended the no-hitter. he did finish the eighth inning. johnson in the night to close it out. the birds when, 3-1, sweeping the twins. jason and his near no-hitter. >> i kind of knew as i got through the sixth. i was actually really calm through the whole thing. i pitched to him in the eighth. it was not a bad pitch. it was just out of reach. a bad pitch, -- >> pretty good velocity. that will creep as the season

goes on. the adrenaline is not quite what it was today, but it was more than just a sinker though. >> the red sox versus the tigers. the offense, just ridiculous. starting in the ninth, the tigers down by three. miguel cabrera ties it up. this makes it 10-10. bottom of the 11th, the sox leading by one. this time, it is alex. a two-run homer. the tigers went 13-12. it is the first time boston and new york have both been 0-3 since 1966. even the watts and had won three times on the pga tour, the agusta national is not one of his better courses. this was his best finish, tied for 20th in his 2008 debut. last year, he finished tied for 38, and that was a second-best

showing. the past did not predict the present. he won his first ever championship at agusta, and the 2010 british open title shown to be no food. ms. lance on the green and wallace into a cup for a double eagle, only the fourth double eager -- eagle in the masters history. tiger woods finished 5 over for the tournament. his wars masters score as a professional. phil mickelson could have gotten the jacket that was not for the disaster. his ship -- second shot goes nowhere. neither does his third. a triple bogey. he missed it by two shots. and what a shot by watson. out of trouble, onto the green. his mother would run out. this one is for par.

his hope ending when it does not drop. all waterson needed was a par, and he got it. an emotional ending for watson as he wins his first ever major championship. >> this day means so much more than putting on this green jacket in many ways. but it is a special time to do with at this tournament. i thought i was playing good all year. somehow, it fell in my hands today. it is amazing. >> what a moment for watson. a great day for golf, and a great day for the weather. john is back with your forecast.