anxious families it a for words. dozens missing after this fire and what's making the search harder for first responders. >> a heavily traveled corridor. a brutal muer surveillance. more coming up on news4. and we're trackic some of the holdest weather we've had since last year. when you can expect a big chill. >> until they hear. families hold out for hope until they hear. >> right now in oakland, california, authorities say they

that swept through a warehouse where a concert was taking place friday night. good evening and thanks for joining us. i'm erika gonzalez. right now we know nine bodies have been found. but officials say there could be at least forty people dead. officials are saying as many as a hundred people were inside that warehouse when the fire broke out last night and many of them, they were young individuals. we'll get the latest right now >> reporter: investigators openfully fear they are going to find dozens of bodies, people unable to escape the flames. >> we're expecting the worst, maybe dozens of victims here. and we dealt with a room full of people. and families hold out for hope until they hear.

night in a warehouse with artist studios. >> we saw where the fire was. it was on the back back left corner of the stage. and started yelling and trying to get everyone out. it all happened really quick. the fire went up really really really quickly. >> investigators say there were no sprinklers and no -- >> it is my understanding that that stairwell was kind of like a makeshift, that they put it together with pallets. >> police say the search for victims can being tampered by the shear destruction. >> it is just a task to get through front door with all the debris and wreckage. >> officials aren't sure what caused the fire. right now they are just trying

one survive? a brood daylight shooting today. a man shot in the this chest in saes. he was breathing when he was rushed to the hospital. around 2:30 this afternoon. police are looking for the gunman who we were told is waring a ski mask at the time of the incident. in capital heights police responded to a man and found a man shot in the chest. at this hour no word on a motive or even a suspect in that case. meanwhile the search is on for a man who brutally attacked and killed a store clerk. police describing the attack as particularly vicious. a customer discovering the crime scene earlier this morning and we're just getting word from authorities that they have a

>> reporter: this still frame is from a gas station surveillance camera and it is the best lead detectives had within hours of the crime. i shows the murder standpoint. but it doesn't show the gravity of the crime. the video tells the troubling tale of the store clerk's last moments. >> it was obvious this man had been attacked viciously. >> the discoveryde 1:35 a.m. >> by a patron. >> in the first hours authorities weren't prepared to say whether there was a robbery or attempted robbery. they were clear on one thing. they want to get the suspect off the streets. >> a busy stretch of route one. lot of surveillance cameras. and lots of traffic. and police want the help and a lot of area to cover.

weekend traffic flows. motorists unaware that all around then a man hunt was under way. >> we have a great shot of the suspect and someone is going know who he is. >> reporter: in spotsylvania county. derrick ward news4. a former prisoner of war is asking president obama to pardon him before donald trump takes office. if granted u.s. army sergeant prison for walking off his post in 2009. the president elect has called bergdahl a "no-good traitor." it could be a sign of progress. a meeting over the ongoing protest against the

have been camped out to try to protect tribal water from possible contamination. they are told they have until monday to clear out but they are set to say despite the bitter cold temperatures there. within the hour, the final tribute to fidel castro, and we

today property owners in tennessee are allowed to return home to assess the damage from the wild fires that devastated their homes. most residents extremely emotional as they learned that almost nothing they left behind was still there. 13 people killed, including this woman. her body found today in the charred debris. it is now her young two daughters that people are still looking for at this hour. we are working for you in the community and want to thank everybody who came out this morning. lots of you dropped off those personal papers to be shredded at rfk stadium.

it is the easiest way to prevent against identity theft. the smithsonian kicked off an installment today. the festival includes musical performance, festive performances and shows. and the continues tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 at participating galleries and museums. we went ahead and created a gallery for you around the area or search holiday festivals to see those pictures. coming up when you will need the raincoat next. plus the winter weather heading our way. storm team 4 meteorologist amelia draper is going to time it all out, next. >> and also coming up i'm david in cuba with the final tribute

if you are just joining us we are following new developments out of oakland, california, where at least nine people died in a warehouse destroyed by fire overnight. investigators fear though that that number could climb to 30 or even 40 victims as they begin the grim task of sifting through

a party happening on the second floor. and there could have been at least a hundred people inside at the time. fire investigators say there were no sprinklers and no clear path out of that building. and at this hour it is just not clear yet what caused that fire to happen in the first place. less than an hour cubans memorialize communist leader launched his revolution. it is also where we find david culver who's talking about cubans about the impact of castro's death. david, how have cubans been reacting there as you have been traveling in this particular part of the country? >> well when you compare it to havana for example erika where the emotions were really as visible here.

and we noticed on our trek, normally 12 hour drive, turned 20. and here we in the plaza de revolution. block after block shut down so people could come here. all of this happening as the remains of fidel castro finish from the grounds to the rooftops, the people consider fidel castro to be one of their own, the man whose presence overwhelmed. even in death attracts an audience. his name alone evokes a range of emotion, depending who you ask, from fear and hatred to love and admiration.

after a three day cross-country journey this is the moment folks here in santiago decuba have been waiting for. de cuba. >> little bit of rain coming down. that is not stopping them. photographers climb high to get the shot, even if they are note supporters, pure curiosity brings them here. in seconds it all smiling this woman asks where we are from and says, "the americans are friends and also our fellow americans, the friends of cuba she said. her emotions quickly shifting. tears begin to pour. "i know the american people are with us in our great suffering she says. because we too feel their pain."

for the public memorial. presidents of other latin american countries and the former king of spain juan carlos set to attend. it is supposed to start about 45 minutes from now and the final tribute to fidel castro. tomorrow morning his cremated remains been put in the right here on news4. hope to see you at 11:00. that is the latest live in santiago de cuba. i'm david culver news4. right now people are bundled up for the parade of lights. dozens of boats are decked out in thousands of lights and darcy spencer joins us life from the wharf for what's supposed to be a really special night on the potomac.

if you are coming down you definitely want to bundle up. it is quite chilly out here. behind me you can see some of the dock boats decked out in holiday light. the parade expected to go right around 6:30 this evening. as they were getting ready for the parade, they were actually heading over to alexandria. that is where the parade is going to kick off. then they sail over here to the water front again i've been here for this before. it is very beautiful, quite spectacular. and there are other events going on as well. >> we've got a bonfire, makal smores. and giving out hot cocoa. great for the holidays.

tonight. they are also making snow here. and if that wasn't enough they are going to have fireworks later on tonight. and the best thing about it? it's all free. >> you say you got to see santa. it should have started with that. >> i didn't get to sit on his lap though. >> all right. thank you darcy. what a great weekend to go out and get the christmas tree, get all that ready inside the house.

really feel like winter yeah the coldest it's been since february. on friday and saturday. >> friday, saturday. okay. >> yeah. out there tonight. it's chilly as you saw. it will dip into the 30s overnight. the weather head lines. for tomorrow, mostly cloudy sky, chilly. showers tomorrow night and then rain on tuesday. right now we're in the 40s. look at your weather underground network of some cloudiness out there tonight and plenty of clouds in the forecast for your sunday. the hourly planner, starting at 7:00 a.m. around 37 degrees. by lunch we're in the upper 40s so it is going to be a cool day. and again cloudy. by 7:00 in the evening we're around 44 degrees and most of us still dry. the showers coming in a little later. i'll show you the timing in a moment but throughout the day the weather having a low impact on your day.

refreshing for this time of year. if you are getting the tree you want the warm coat. hanging the lights maybe even consider gloves and a hat. and if you are out to dinner tomorrow night rain will be moving in later. starting you off around 9:00 p.m. metro is still dry but fauquier and loudoun and prince william counties are star. and the blue. by 11:00 p.m. we have rain moving into washington, arlington, alexandria, fairfax and montgomery county. most of us only showers tomorrow night. the rain moves out monday around 6:00 a.m. and most of the day monday is going to be completely dry. so the school day looking good for the kids monday. recess will definitely be

a rainy day on tuesday. we need the rain. and then look at these temperatures. 38 on friday. 39 on saturday. and when you factor in the winds it will feel like the teens and 20s. >> oh my goodness. hot toddy weather for sure. the ney football team had the chance to pick up the conference's first ever crown today. the only thing standing in their

the mid shipmen have been unstoppable. no. really. they scored 33 touchdowns remarkable considering their most decorated quarterback graduated in the spring and his replacement was lost in week one. werth has been phenomenal as a replacement leading them to the championship game against temple this afternoon. the mid shepmen having some issues on defense, especially stoning the passing attack. walker saw two touchdowns. the second in the second quarter.

it gets worse for navy. little worse. guy i was just talk about. went down with an ankle injury. after the game coach said he's done for the season. next man up. his name is zach abby. the first navy touchdown is scored. too little too late. navy face army next saturday at 3:00. 25th trying to be the first to knock you have uva this year. tie game under 2:00 to play. in the corner for three. wvu up. from there they pull away. west virginia upsets uva 66-57. george washington hosting south

colin smith, a career high 22 points, eight rebounds. george washington wins their second straight, 68-67 the final. the caps riding a two game losing streak for the second time this season. caps had four days off before the loss to the islanders on thursday night. tonight back on the ice against tampa bay trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak urgency. playing very good tampa team that is going to be very urgent here in this building. just how they react will be a good test, a real good team to play against and a real good test for us. >> the women of washington hosts "a day in the life of an nfl player."

they led drill, film study and even a team meal. that's it for sports. >> all right. thank you so very much. want to get one final check with with the weather. >> yes. plenty of clouds in the forecast tomorrow. 40, so kind of chilly out there. and then friday mark the calendar it is going freezing. and saturday as well. >> all right. that is the news for now. nightly news is next and then we'll see you again for news4 at until then goonlt everybody. y26i1y y17vy ??

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on this saturday night, deadly inferno. dozens trapped and feared killed in california after fire breaks out, and the ceiling collapses at a warehouse party. tonight, the safety issues being raised as loved ones wait for word on those still call. the unprecedented phone conversation between president-elect trump and the president of taiwan and how it could alter u.s.-china relations. global reach, the expanding ambitious of the right wing media company that championed donald trump for president and sees a bigger opportunity after his election. and inspiring america. two young athletes on two different teams. why would one help the