that's been knowing the past few hours. now this all began this morning if you want to take a listen and the past few hours they have been trying to get this man to come out of his home and surrender peacefully. now this all began this morning after a neighbor called 911 saying there were shots fired. they tell us that they actually heard very deep and loud booms. suns then, nothing has really been happening of the police have been surrounding this home them have been trying to talk to the homeowner getting him to come out and surrender peacefully but that has not happened. police in this neighborhood are scared, they are nervous, they don't know what's happening, they are sitting here on christmas day hiding inside their homes, wondering exactly what is unfolding. we are awaiting word from the police chief or the mayor, someone to tell us officialsy what has been happening here on summer street in everett just off of route 9 9 but at this point in time police here on the

come out of his home. they have been firing tear gas that this home but at this point in time he is not coming out and surrounding peacefully. this is developing, this is very fluid. we'll bring you the very latest as it develops. reporting willive in everett, kelly o'hara, 7 news . >> anchor: new at 4:30, a home in cranston, rhode island goes up in flames. the christmas day fire could have been much worse butto the quick thinking of some police officers everyone made it out alive. susan tran now here with what happened. susan? list belle, this fire was so intense one person had to jump through a window to escape. right now investigators don't know how it started but they say it could have been so much worse worse. fire crews got to the home around 1:30 christmas morning. and they say the first floor was filled with smoke and flames. now the fire quickly spread throughout most of the house and for one person trapped inside, he actually had to jump through a glass window to escape. now fire crews rushed inside this multi familiar low building and cleared out 7 others along with several pets and many didn't even know there was a

and can see the top of this hous housite there at the whole right side severely damaged. now police say the only person who was hurt is that man who jumped through the window and he only had some cuts and was treated right there on the scene scene. in the newsroom, susan tran, 7 news . >> anchor: bolton police search searching for two people after a violent home invasion. they say they received a call after two men went into the gun point. authorities believe one of the suspects looks like this. anyone with information is asked to less call police. a pedestrian recovering this morning after being hit by a car in tewksbury last night. sky 7 hd over that scene in front of saint williams church. that havic it was flown to a nearby hospital. she has two broken arms and a cut on her head. the driver will not be charged. >> anchor: more news today, a mineral mine collapse the in china trapping 25 people underground. emergency responders have rescued four people so far but 19 people are still trapped below. an explosion at a gas plant in nigeria kills dozens.

while a truck was discharging butane gas the a facility. factory workers and customers waiting to buy gas for , no word . >> anchor: wildfires burning australia. the fires are spreading toward tourist towns and have forced many people to evacuate their homes. fire fighters and water bombing planes are trying to control those flames. many residents are worried as the fire continues to spread. they were all prepared to putting their barbecues on, cook cooking away. all of a sudden they can say the smoke coming out of hill. hours away according to what they heard. then all of a sudden it was an hour away then half an hour away away. they just dropped everything, stopped cooking and hopped in their car and headed here. >> anchor: the fires have far. >> anchor: devastating floods force thousands of people in south america to evacuate their homes. paraguay and argentina are among the hardest hit. experts say this year's el nino

while other areas are dealing . >> anchor: a scare in the air on a cross-country flight, an american airlines flight going from miami to los angeles filled with smoke and was diverted to texas. the plane refueled in dallas then took off reaching the destination nearly a day late. passengers say they wish they were told what was going on. it looks like we have a fire, dude. the cabin is full of smoke. then he reacted, called the pilot and all of a sudden we started going down. seat. we were 125 hours late and there was no sort of information from . >> anchor: the plane landed in la 20 hours after its first departure an american airlines employee apologized for the . >> anchor: a lottery winner in iowa facing criminal charges for underage gallonings of the official say the winner of a $1 $100,000 prize purchased his lottery ticket illegally. he was under 21 years old when he bought that ticket.

the lottery in iowa. now he might not get to keep any of his winnings. there wasn't anything wrong on the face of it from that situation so long as the facts back up what occurred and in this case in fact the facts did not back up the story that we were presented with so then penalties will apply. we got a tip that in fact people didn't think that was the case. we looked into it and determined through our investigation that in fact he purchased the ticket which made it an ideal purchase. the convenience store owner who sold the ticket may also face punishments . >> anchor: also on 7, after years of dialysis, a man in upstate new york is getting life changing gift this holiday season. he is getting a kidney thanks to who he calls his christmas angel for making it happen. nancy chen has that story. story.. >> reporter: bob you put this sign on his truck and it's what led him to a saving grace, but now he is changing it.

got a kidney and under that i will put i believe in miracles. i believe in angels because i know one . >> anchor: that angel is a postal worker in new york who was a stranger to bob less than a month ago. despite knowing nothing about him, she volunteered to be his living organ donor. bob's rare kidney disease was on a steep decline. deteriorating his body . i had a donor lined up in may and for one reason or another it didn't work out. i kind of lost hope there for a little while . >> anchor: but kim came right on time. she gave bob one of her kidneys less than a month ago and they are both on the fast track to recovery . i'm healthy, i'm fine, i'm on the mend. it's definitely something that has forever changed my life in a good way. as soon as we put it in and kend it to started working immediately like it was meant to be there . >> anchor: they were meant to be. it's clear in the way they describe how they first met after the transplant was finished. we hugged. i mean, it was just not many

it was just a hug . you didn't need words to express that moment for sure. it was definitely something that i will remember . a bond and a chemistry that just was felt i believe by both of us. i think our kid fees tied to do the poll irk polka . >> reporter: as you can see that friendship is full of polish pride. doctors tell bob he will make a full recovery. no more dialysis. nancy chen, 7 news . >> anchor: a k-mart in mississippi lending a hand to a woman who may a special delivery in the store's parking lot. the store's corporate office heard she gave birth outside the store and decided to advice her with a christmas gets. the k-mart employee showed up at the hospital where the woman had her baby agave them $500 worth . when they told me they want wanted, you know, help with baby stuff i was like, i just thank god because, you know, i hadn't

>> anchor: the k-mart employees gave the woman a $500 gift card . >> anchor: i asingle mom struggling to keep her family a afloat is having a christmas she will never forget. a texas church surprised the family with a new home. for behold i bring you good news of great joy. >> anchor: that small piece of scripture took on a literal mean meaning in calvary church that night. calvary church, i want you to give a christmas gift . >> anchor: with the congregation looking on barbara moore and her two daughters got the good news of great joy that will change their lives forever. this christmas morning you and your daughters will be waking up in your very own apartment. >> anchor: overcome question motion the family shared a tear tearful embrace on stage but far from that point on this single mom was all smiles as she got to unlock the present of a life too many. wow. >> anchor: a fully furnished apartment is a big step up from

living in for more than a career. being over there sometimes and not having enough food . >> anchor: all of that now changes. her daughters destiny and elise have their own room to share, a newlying room to watch tv and tail to share family meal . truly a blessing. it hasa struggle but i thank god he blessed us to get through it. i hung in there . >> anchor: the pastor said when he heard the story he knew the congregation would answer the call . we have people we call kingdom builders looking for opportunities to share the love of god through their general rossity. >> anchor: that general rossity has had this holiday season one to remember for barbara and her daughters. they started moving in right away . got to go to the room and start moving stuff in. most definitely cook. >> anchor: a meal she will serve in her very own home for holidays. >> anchor: one happy lady there there. this is the third family members have helped get a new home this holiday season . >> anchor: a soldier from that

holidays, specialist william mar marlow surprised his mom the a florida airport. she was expecting to pig up her mother-in-law. she realized it was a different familiar face coming down the hallway. oh my god. oh my god! i couldn't believe it was him. i was looking for the wheelchair for my mother-in-law. i wassing thering for someone lower down and i just thought that looks like lot like him of a realized it was him. >> anchor: she is so excited. marlow's son is a combat photo documentation specialist and just finished a nine months tour in iraq. obviously, good to see him home for christmas . >> anchor: ahead on 7 knew, third graders got a lesson in giving trading in their christmas party to help those in need . >> anchor: plus, big announce announcement about a much anticipated remake. detail on who could be joining the cast . >> anchor: ahead at 5:00, s christmas cleanup continues after deadly storms slam the south leaving many people

>> anchor: a hit and run accident causing problems for people christmas morning. why hundreds were left in the dark.

>> anchor: while many of us are celebrating who days a group of third graders are taking the time to give back. instead of celebrating the last day of school tease kids passed on the party. >> anchor: instead they devoted their day to helping those in need. i just want to give them like as much as i can or as much as we can to them so they can just be happy in it's the last day before christmas for these third graders who is chosen to skip their holiday party and make the holidays a little brighter for those in need. all of the people that came in here have been coming in here here. they don't have homes so we try to help them out, get them some stuff, . >> anchor: over the past few weeks they have been completing items to create gift baskets

homeward bound. teacher bba haverhillman says giving back helps them to understand they can make a difference in someone's life . this helps them see really how they can make a change in the grand valley or with people who are less fortunate . >> anchor: the decision to make the donation was left entirely up to the class out of the goodness of their own hearts . we really want more people in the community to be more safe and comfortable . thinking about all of those people that don't have anything and it just kind of makes me feel sad so i just like to give back . >> anchor: in giving back they are realizing it's better to give tanto rereceive . i am glad that we didn't do the christmas party. i am just really happy that they get what they get. >> anchor: this is the third year the students have participated in the donation. in addition to the baskets each student wrote a family a card for christmas. >> anchor: well, he has been

promote the 7th chapter in the "star wars" franchise. coming up, the one very special stop this man wanted to make when the cast and force awakens arrived in london last week. so we weren't able to use those new coats or boots that we had underneath the c us mastery this morning, but we will need them as we get into next week. plowable snow possible and i will give you the dea coming up next . >> anchor: we're following breaking news out of everett. police and swat teams called to the scene after reports of shots fired. a man barricading himself inside a home there. we're staying on top of this story and we'll bring you the . >> anchor: coming up ahead a break if caught on camera. some florida residents reeling after a suspect got away with thousands of dollars . >> anchor: if you see breaking news or have a story idea, we would love to hear from you. just give us a call on the 7 news tip line. the start of a new year usually seems like the best time to make a resolution. this usually end up being exive choices. tonight we'll tell you new year

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it a look at. this it's not egg at lea christmas miracle, but this full moon still pretty cool. clear skies last night giving us . >> anchor: wow, that's gorgeous gorgeous. a beautiful night just i guess around sunset there. already getting dark outside and what a day we've had to enjoy the christmas holiday without any boots or coats or had or anything. >> reporter: it felt like spring outside. kind of confusing you walk outside and you say, is it christmas? is it easter? what's happening in i said last night anybody who gets a bike or roller blades or underneath the tree then i thought about it all night i was thinking does anyone get roller blades any more? i don't know. roller blades, tweet me of i want to know if that is still a

providence we did set a new record, 64. worcester a tie. boston not even close, a record for today was 65 but we were at 62 norwood 6 and waltham 64. only three times in recorded history is boston seen a temperature that is 60 plus on christmas and we made it number 4 today. the most recent time 1964. we should be closer to 39 but we were more than 20 degrees above that today. current temperatures 57 in boston, 58 worcester, 62 for norwood. get outside. if you have had a chance to already, soak this up while you can because even if you are not a fan and you win for the colder temperatures, we will get there so bottle it up if you need to then you can just send it to me of we do have dewpoints to the 40's tonight. this is a huge improvement upon last night so that tells me it's a dryer air mass that's in place for us, i'm not so much concerned with the dense fog tonight like we saw last night but we could see a few showers that spread in, main low south of the mass pike, probably along the south coast and islands. you can see that swath of rain

washington and we'll see that slide to the south of us overnight tonight. even this forecast model i think a little overdoes but still we can't rule out those pops, just a shower then there then it's gone then we do clear out for little bit of sunshine again tomorrow. now that is our chance for rain at least for tomorrow early on but then we have another chance overnight tomorrow night. mostly cloudy evening sprinkle, 38 to 46, mile temperatures overnight and you mention the full moon elizabeth and jadiann thompson, it's just about to rise for us. it is full, first christmas full moon since 1977 and it won't happen again until 2034. tomorrow is the cooler of the it? 50 degrees are for for a high not cool at all for this time of year. in fat, again putting in perspective normal high for tomorrow would be 38 degrees but look at this, sunday we're 20 degrees above that again then a sharp dropoff on monday that. will hurt a little bit. although it will be dry,

really waving out for a couple of chance for rain and snow. first round comes through saturday night too sunday even a few showers on sunday afternoon but this is the big elephant in the room. cold air from the north meeting one some wet weather that moves in from the south. the two of those colliding. we'll start as snow in this could be plowable snow for in inland areas and then turning to an ice rain sleet mix for the afternoon. we're keeping a close eye on it. see you in a bit . >> anchor: today's "healthcast" cookies, cakes, casseroles, okay we don't have to tell you they are delicious, right? especially around the holidays . >> anchor: there are some healthy holiday positions out there you can spice up some veggies, brussels sprouts for example by dusting them with brown sugar, pinch of salt or for dessert you can have baked apple. the fruit has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke and helps lower cholesterol . >> anchor: i like the green bean casserole with the french onions. so good. if you count calories you will be happy to hear what scientists are saying about walnuts.

20% fewer calories than most listed on food labels. the usda took into account the digestibility of the ingredient when doing the new standard eand fraud it makes a big difference . >> anchor: in a different study says people at highry being for heart attack or strokes should take blood pressure medication even if readings are normal. after going through 20 years of data researchers learned lowering blood pressure is linked to the decrease of heart disease rates . >> anchor: ahead in the buzz, postponed. the singer who just announced she won't be heading out on the

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>> anchor: bad news for jan e . >> anchor: the sink are put her have surgery. now she wrote on facebook that she will have to postpone the tour until spring but every date will be rescheduled to fans should hold on to those its. she was supposed to be in boston . >> anchor: "star wars" star mark happen ilskipped a recent promotional appearance of the force awakens to spend time with sick children the a british hospital. the actor who plays luke skywalker in the film posted this picture of a young boy listening to his heart with a toy stethoscope. he told a newspaper the movie is important but trivial by comparison . >> anchor: that's sweet. baby number two for bristol pal in and another grandchild for sara pal in, sailor grace was

father ask but her pregnancy came after the engagement to a u.s. marine had ended . >> anchor: singer carly rae generazen said she will sing the theme song for fuller house. the singer tweeted she redid the original theme song and said she can't wait for fans to hear it. fuller house debuts on netflix on february 26 . >> anchor: much more to come in the next 90 minutes. i'm jadiann thompson . >> anchor: i'm elizabeth noreika. 7 news at 5:00 starts right now. we start here with breaking news news. reports of shots fired in everett. swat teams on the scene where police say a man barricaded himself inside of a home there . >> anchor: then lights out for hundreds of families we're starting back with bragging news in brockton swat teams on the scene of the situation most of the afternoon and right now it is still going on . >> anchor: yeah, that's right. i believe we have a live report reporter out on the scene as well. withally get get straight to kelly o'hara covering this for

an developing situation there. kelly, what you can tell us how? yes, good afternoon. now this has been going on for about five hours right now. i don't know if you can hear or see it but they are firing shots into that home right now. we dote know if they are gun shots or if they are tear gas. now this has been very fluid just about a moment before we went live, police were saying to the man inside of that home come out, come out, put the gun down, come out with your hands up. this has been a very intense situation here on summer street just off of route 9 9 here in everett. this is a very populated, crowded neighborhood, lots of families have been kept behind crime scene tape all day long inside of their holes on christmas day. scared for their safety as the swat team has been out here again at least five hours right now. now i did just get word that the police chief is going to come out to us and give us some sort of update but when neighbors tell us that earlier today they

gun shots and then they called 9