i'm anxious. we'reo go one final round with the cubs. winner take all. watching that grand slam in the 8th inning from michael a. taylor was something to behold. we were so excited. >> it was a nailbiter up until that one swing of the bat. >> you knew we had it. >> until the very end. i couldn't take my eyes off the game. >> i don't know what you're going to do tonight. not getting any sleep. >> i thought the game went near midnight -- 11:00. they hop on a plane, fly back to d.c. and playing in a matter of hours. >> i give thechlm a lot of cred. it's hard work and exhausting. mentally, you have to be there for it. >> no problems weatherwise. >> doesn't look like it. it looks drizzly. i'll have that forecast coming up. >> let's check in with jack taylor with breaking news on the roads in your first 4 tic

2:30 this morning on 95 southbound down in stafford. the crash occurred at the centerport parkway. diesel fuel spilled across the roadway. the lane remain blocked. all traffic diverts on to 630 stafford, down to route 1. you can rejoin -- northbound we're getting the normal building delays. glebe road closed between military road and chain bridge. they're hoping to have the roadway open by 7:00. sounds like major delays you can see. the red line growing. inbound on the 11th street bridge. a crash where everybody merges together. only one left lane is getting by. not great, unfortunately. >> sheena, the weather was rough. it sounds like it's going to be better through the day. >> yes. we had quite a bit of rain move through. the roads could have ponding on them. if you're in an area that typically starts to see ponding of water when it rains, be careful as you drive and leave this morning. currently, mostly on the dry

side. 67 degrees in washington. we have low clouds around. we're not looking at any dense fog chlg that is the good news. it's going to stay cloudy and drizzly through the day today. by 10:00 a.m., drizzle in the forecast, even a light shower. mid-60s by lunchtime. we're not going to be warming up. we're going to stay in the 60s. here's a look at the radar. all the rain has left the area. we're looking at the very light shower chance. that's why i said it looks good for the nats even though it's going to be cool and drizzly. we're not looking at any issues as far as the rain is concerned. i'll show you that forecast in a bit. >> thank you, sheena. all right. it's a brand new beginning for an area with a long history in d.c. this is what the southwest waterfront once looked like. isn't it cool to see these old pictures. it used to serve as a main commercial waterfront in the district. now it's home to one of the most ambitious development projects with new retail, entertainment, restaurants and rental properties. unrecognizable. in a matter of hours, some 20,000 peo

way down to the wharf each day. >> all of that from the old fish market down there. with that many people near the waterfront, there's going to be a lot of traffic and headaches. justin finch is working for you with the best ways to get around down there. >> reporter: hey there, chris am i'm still trying to process 20,000 people coming down here each day. but i can tell you this, there are so many ways to come down here, you don't have to drive. why do it unless you really want to. one way that i find intriguing is the water taxi right behind it. they're there and ready to go very soon to pick you up and drop you off right here. let's say, looking at video from georgetown or alexandria, the water taxi will get you from dock to dock right here where we are right now. you'll disembark from right there and make your way to the party going on at the wharf. now, let's say you were closer by. somewhere here in southwest. try the shuttle bus.

area. there are pickups at the l'enfant plaza metro area and also at the national mall. around independence or the vre station at 7 and maryland avenue. if you want to drive, you don't have to, but you can. there is limited street-level parking at l'enfant plaza. you can walk to the wharf from there. there's also parking too if you want to try the anacostia metro. you take the two stops to the wharf at the waterfront station. if you want to uber, take lyft or taxi, don't come straight down here. instead, get dropped off on g street and make your way down here. want to let you know, with 20,000 people set to be in this area, driving could be a headache. maybe bike or walk. do whatever you can to avoid the traffic because the roads here will be heavily patrolled, including v-dot. you could catch a ticket or a tow truck. be careful. but have fun. back to yo

>> all right. justin, thanks so much. we're in for a full day of fun. the day begins at 11:00 with opening ceremonies and those will be capped off at noon with daytime fireworks. daytime fireworks, how about that? >> a little overcast. >> from noon through 9:00. enjoy live music and entertainment. the big event at 5:00 is the headliner, happy hour concert featuring actor kevin bacon and his band the bacon brothers and all the six degrees of separation. stick around for sunset fireworks. two fireworks in one day. that's something. our coverage continues all morning long. we'll check in with molette green in ten minutes and then this afternoon, jim handley and doug kammerer will be there. in the air to right center field. well-hit. happ goes back. to t

and that ball is gone! >> listen, it made it about a foot over the fence. we don't care. that grand slam in the 8th inning, price is up on his feet. you are excited. the first grand slam in nationals playoff history. the team back home tonight. couldn't happen to a nicer guy. michael a. taylor. fans are hoping they do it again. >> it was a nailbiter up until that swing of the bat. you were sweating it out. >> it was 1-0 in the 8th inning. even then, i wasn't sure -- i had to watch the whole thing. they play the chicago cubs at 8:00 tonight. >> both teams have been here. the cubs won the world series in a winner take all game 7 last year. talk about pressure. for the nationals, this could be redemption. >> care maloney shows us how the players are getting prepared. >> 12 strikeouts by stephen strasburg. maybe a new nationals post-season record.

seeking starts with a win tonight in d.c. >> i think last year the dodgers did it to us and hoping that kind of feels the same way this year as we got the momentum going back home. trying to keep it rolling. >> once you get to game 5, is doesn't matter how you get there. you have to figure out what to do a couple times better than the other team to come out on top. >> play game 5, having fun. that's what it's all about. going out to win a ball game. that's ahead of us. i think we're all looking forward to it. >> you play for each other and one pitch at a time. you try to win each pitch. you know, you leave it all out there. >> game 5 tonight. first pitch at 8:00 p.m. it will be the third winner take all at nats park in the last six years. hoping the third time is the charm. carol maloney, news 4 sports. >> going to be a big night down there. news 4 will be live at nats park this morning. we'll talk t

help you get around between that and the wharf. it's going to be busy down there. >> there's a fan trying to get tickets right now at this hour. >> that's part of d.c. southeast, southwest. it's going to be jumping. >> it's 6:08 now. we want to get back to the breaking news out of california where wildfires are just crippling that state. northern california devastated. >> yeah. because more than two dozen -- it's the ones in northern california that are causing the most damage. take a look. you see the piles of debris, each one represents a family that no longer has a home. this used to be april neighborhood in santa rosa. after that fire burned through, about the only thing left standing are the trees. with more on the situation in california, let's get to meagan fitzgerald at the live desk. >> yes, chris. evacuations are still under way. they will continue throughout the day. one of the biggest problems are the strong winds. it's making it impossible for firefighters to get a hold on this thing as it continues to blaze. take a look at this vi

flames. at this hour, 23 people have died. 3500 homes and businesses have been destroyed. nearly 200 people have been reported missing. but important to know, authorities believe many people are safe. they're not able to call loved ones because the cell towers in the area have been destroyed. back to you. >> meg meagan, thank you. 6:09 now. we're hearing a firsthand account of the terror of a sex assault. a woman we're calling mandy talked to prince george's county bureau chief tracee wilkins. a man assaulted her inside her apartment near the university of maryland. the attack turned her life upside down. >> tough. i had to move immediately out of my building. i quit my job. i was fearful for a while. >> the man was never caught and the victim believes he targeted other people in the s

prince george's county police are still investigating all of those attacks. they say they have not found evidence connecting the recent cases to mandy's attack. one of the women from our area who was shot during that massacre in las vegas is doing a lot better this morning. tina frost's parents say she's following the nurses' commands. she's able to squeeze her hand and move her own toe. she's also been able to sit up for longer periods of time. former congresswoman gabby giffords visited tina in the hospital. frost was shot in the head during that massacre. she grew up right here in anne arundel county. tonight there's going to be a fundraiser for tina frost at the hideaway. the restaurant will donate part of your check to the family to help them with medical bills and expenses. stealing heaven. pet owners robbed at gunpoint. the reason this puppy could be at risk and how you can

treated like sex offenders. a local plan that could prevent future tragedies. >> reporter: now if you were planning to head down to the wharf today, i will tell you it's going to be a little gloomy and cloudy. the good news, not a washout. maybe drizzle or a light passing shower. other than that, we'rexpecting e

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we're following breaking news from the live desk. d.c. police are telling us in northeast, someone was shot near the 200 block of 54th street. the shooting happened at around 1:30 this morning over near the capitol heights metro station. that

hospital. conditions unknown at this hour much police say they are still looking for a suspect. >> at the live desk, i'm meagan fitzgerald. meagan, we'll start with our breaking news. virginia southbound, stafford. the crash unfortunately down at centerport parkway, still has the southbound lanes blocked because of a fuel spill cleanup. northbound lanes unaffected. we've got the crash in the middle of the roadwayment inbound on the 11th street bridge, major delays heading to a crash where the lanes merged. only the left lane is getting by. glebe road remains closed between military road and chain bridge because of a downed tree. they're hoping to have that open in the next half hour to 45 minutes. at least an eyebrow or two raised somara, how is our weather? >> mild? >> we have fun, food, foo fighters and fireworks. if you plan to head down here, two opportunities to check out the fireworks.

tame and sunset. temperatures will be in the upper 60s. it's going to be breezy. we'll have a good amount of cloud cover. as far as rain goes, on the lighter side. maybe drizzle at best. i'll be here. eun, aaron -- all right, thank you. there is a desperate search on for a pit bull puppy. the puppy's name is heaven. the owner was walking heaven along pomeroy road in southeast when he was robbed. the thief took the puppy and drove off towards sheridan street. here's another picture of heaven. if you've seen her, police want to hear from you. >> she's not even eating solid foods yet. haint had her shots. two people indicted and accusing of -- amber crowder used to work for the school and rumfeld, she's facing several charges. crowder is

$300,000 for administrative assistants to the company of her long time friend. well, there will be plenty to do in southwest washington today as thousands make their way to the waterfront for the wharf grant opening. >> between that and the nats -- part of d.c. -- >> news 4's molette green is live with one of the many musical guests on tap today. >> absolutely. you know what, i'm still standing on recreation pier just to give you some perspective. this is where you would catch the boat launch. this is the boat launch area where you would get on your kayak that you rent or bring down. those are the colorful kayaks over my shoulder. you would catch the paddleboat rides in this area. you can even catch a free ferry. they call it the jitney

east potomac park. one of the recreational things to do. we're talking about the 11:00 a.m. opening ceremony highlighted by the fireworks and of course, music throughout the weekend. kevin bacon we are forming. a free concert. i want to bring in one of the acts performing on saturday from string queen. we have kendall is adore here. thank you for joining us. tell me about what you will be doing and performing on saturday? >> we're the string queens. we're a violinist, cellist. we play classical, hip hop, r&b, everything you can think of. something for everyone to enjoy. >> that's going to be wonderful. >> what do you think about performing down here after seeing this? >> i've been in d.c. for a little over a decade. to see the transformation and to be a part of such a prestigious and honorable event is simpl

>> string queens performing saturday on the sutton stage down here. lots of free music venues. that is one of them for you. the anthem theater, we've been talking about that venue. that's sold out. but you can catch string queens and many other acts throughout the weekend. just one of many things to do down here in addition to eating and shopping and everything else in between. that is the latest live from recreation pier. guys? >> all right. when you got eating and shopping, you don't need much more than that. >> the views, just to be down there. >> i'm telling you. >> don't forget kevin bacon and the bacon brothers. >> i'd love to see that. molette mentions the food. >> she's smart. >> even when she's talking about sports. great weather to eat. >> they go together. they do. >> food goes with everything. what does it not go with? that's what i want to know. >> you

>> i do know. today, though, as far as heading out to the wharf or the game, it's drizzly. we don't want the heavy rain, we're not going to have the heavy rain. not tomorrow either. tomorrow will be similar to today. the weekend is looking much nicer and drier. for this morning, your morning drive, drizzle. wet roads from rain overnight. the bus stop, i think the kids will want a rain coat for today with maybe a couple of light showers moving through. exercise will be comfortable because it will be in the 60s. not hot at all. for the nats forecast, cool temperatures, drizzle will remain in the forecast. but again, not a washout. we like to hear thatment gaithersburg at 69 degrees in quantico. winchester at 61. dulles 64 degrees. bus stop forecast will stay in the mid-60s fl we'll keep that chance of a light passing shower in the forecast through the day. but look at these temperatures. even by 3:00 p.m., when we normally see our high for the dade, we should still be in the mid to low 6

going to be a cool one. the rain has moved through in parts of new jersey now. holily, though, we're dealing with the low clouds and again, areas might be seeing sprinkles here and there. nats game tonight, 8:08 p.m. 61 degrees by first pitch and a little bit of drizzle or an isolated light shower. really not too bad at all. future weather, just kind of showing a couple light showers possible. even through your friday. we're really not going to dry up until we go into saturday. then we'll see the rain move away and we'll start to get more of a warmup. sunday looks like the better day of the weekend. look at the temperatures. 83 degrees. next week, though, very different. we start to cool back down. we'll take a closer look at the forecast. let's check the roads with jack taylor. good morning, jack. >> good morning. unfortunately, we still have the issues southbound. i-95, the crash and cleanup continues at centerport parkway. all traffic diverts at 630 stafford to route 1. rejoins 95ro

parkway. 95 northbound, the delays building. basically riding up towards the interchange. it's continuing toward quantico. but our crash is up at the octo quan. in the main lane. the 11th street bridge, solid. all the way southbound on d.c. 295, the crash on the bridge has only the left lane getting by. glebe road remains closed because of a downed tree. they hope to have things open by 7:00 this morning. eun, chris, back to you. >> jack, thank you so much. we'll check in with you in the next 40 minutes or so. a hollywood mogul accused of sexual harassment. more proof that the case is widening and how people in washington may be getting involved. former president barack obama is dusting off h

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good morning everyone. it's about 6:30. a pretty dreary thursday. but it's not going to get us down. we have a lot to be excited about today. >> we've got the nats game 5. the wharf grand opening. each a foo fighters concert. you called it crazy town. >> crazy in the best way. we're working for you with team coverage on your weather and traffic to help you get out the door. jack taylor is working for you with breaking news in traffic. but first, let's get to sheena with your forecast. >> aside from it being a gloomy, drizzly day, it's not going to be very warm outside. if youan

weather, we'll only be in the 60s today. that's right. you can break out the boots if that's what you were planning to do. if you're heading to the wharf, though, here is what it's going to look like today. that's where somara is this morning. temperatures will be staying in the 60s. it is going to stay cloudy as we go throughout the morning hours and through the afternoon. no sunshine in the forecast today. but as we go into the weekend, it's going to warm up. if you are heading to the wharf this weekend, we're talking about more sunshine, drier conditions and then by sunday, it's going to feel more like summer before we get another cool doin next week. we'll talk about that. a lot going on in the extended forecast and the nats forecast. i'll be showing you that, too, in a bit. let's head over to jack taylor with breaking news. >> still there. stafford 95 southbound the crash at sennerport parkway, the diesel spill. traffic is diverting at exit 140 in stafford. you can get on from the

incident. inbound on route 4, the original crash had the right lane getting by. then a crash in the backup after 260. the left side of the roadway was blocked. inbound on the 11th street bridge, just cleared the crash. the merge point for the 295. at least the lanes are open but the delays southbound begin near 50, a little bit of painful ride into the district this morning. back to you. >> thank you, jack. these are your top stories we're following this morning. right now nearly two dozen wildfires are burning out of control in california. 23 people have died now in northern california. the fire has destroyed 3500 structures. nearly 200 people have been reported missing. authorities believe many are safe but haven't been able to reach out to loved ones because cell towers are destroyed. >> president trump is pushing ahead on health care and expe expected to sign an executive order today. reportedly a lot o

businesses to band together and buy health insurance plans that don't meet some of the standards under the affordable care act. you remember the republican effort to repeal and replace obamacare failed in congress. >> starting today, you will have a chance to get tickets in the national christmas tree lighting. the tickets are free. but you have to enter an online lottery. the lottery will stay open through monday. the event is thursday, november 30th. search christmas tree lighting on the nbc washington app to get the link. the tickets go fast. all right, get excited. especially nats fans. >> yeah. >> the nationals have a big game tonight. i mean, huge. i can't even say how big it is. >> everyone is making fun of me because i'm not wearing red. they forced game 5 in such an exciting game in chicago. >> it's the simplest situation in baseball. winner moves on, loser goes home. it's hard to underestimate the excitement of last night's game. we're sure you'll be talking about it at the office. but

>> news 4's megan mcgrath is live at nats park now where it is going to be wild. megan, good morning. >> reporter: it is. right now, very quiet as you can see behind me here. but oh, boy, what a difference a couple of hours is going to make. this place is going to be absolutely jam-packed with nationals fans. of course, the nats must win tonight in order to stay alive. after last night's victory over the cubs at wrigley field, there are high hopes among fans. take a look here. stephen strasburg dominated. we're waiting to find out who will pitch tonight. now, the nationals victory in chicago forced a game 5 here in d.c. tonight. now, if you are attending, here are a few things that you need to know. first of all, the game gets under way at 8:00 tonight. also, this is important logistically, metro rail will not stay open late. it is very possible, very likely that this game will

tickets are already on sale for the next round. but i'll tell you, people are here. we've got at least one person here trying to get tickets for tonight's sold-out game. take a look behind me. chris, we talked to him earlier. he's got his fingers crossed. hoping to score a standing room ticket here. the winner of tonight's game will go on to play the dodgers next weekend. so a big day. it's do or die for the nationals. lots of excitement. of course, the game here at home. you can't ask for more than that. of course, we're asking for more. we're asking for a win. back to you. >> we sure are. >> that's right. >> thank you, megan. for all the people who will be at nats park, thousands more are going to be right down the street for the wharf grand opening. >> right. all that excitement right in d.c. that doesn't mean security will be top of mind for many. that is an important part of this whole situation. molette green is live there this morning with what kind of

to keep you safe. molette, good morning. >> reporter: there is a plan in place, eun. got to have a plan. with so many people. 20,000 expected each day of this opening weekend. i'm standing on recreation pier, just a beautiful sight of what the new d.c. wharf looks like. you can see the yachts behind me. those folks who own the boats have a beautiful view of the opening weekend activities. but joining me now to talk about the security plan is chief diane grooms in charge of all the safety aspects of this weekend and beyond here. what is the plan? >> well, good morning. yes. the district wharf, we're ready here with a great team of trained security officers, as well as with our partnership with mpd and d.c. fire department. we also have a partnership with our federal u.s. park, also d.c. metro

we'll be down here. eating at the great restaurants, the concerts going on. >> so many people expected. you're going to have security, a soft look of security, but eyes on everybody that you can have watch on everything? >> that's correct. customer service first. our guards and officers will be the ambassadors. believe me, they're trained to see and say something and take action if need be. our great partnership with our local law enforcement and fire department, that will support our efforts down here. >> your years with mpd help with that relationship, fostering that relationship. >> thank you. we've got the shake shack down here. one of the many places for you to get food. before we go, we want -- i wish you could smell. what do you have here? >> good morning. we have the super fry crinkle dog. i'm sorry. super fry crinkle

this is our friends at -- we'll show that you as we go back inside the studio. can you smell that, eun, chris? i wish you could. >> you need to bring me one of those right away. molette. looks amazing. gordy's pickle jar, local homegrown. the best pickles you'll ever eat. i'm not kidding snie. >> i have a feeling those birgs aren't making it to the studio. >> shoot. by now you've heard the popular boys club only club will be open to girls. the boy scouts shakeup and new reaction from the girl scouts is next. a local woman survived the massacre in las vegas. now, wrooef gotten couraging news on her roato recovery and d

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it did sharply list the benefits of joining the girl scouts saying, in part, "the need for female leadership has never been clearer or more urgent than it is today. and only the girl scouts has the expertise to give girls and young women the tools they need for success." >> i believe the qualities are being loyal, courteous, kind and brave can sort of transcend not only gender but generations real a as well. >> absolutely. let's check in with storm team 4 meteorologist somara theodore down at the wharf in southwest with a look at our forecast. good morning, somara. >> reporter: good morning, eun. this is going to be an amazing place, definitely. right now, we are pretty quiet. we did have drizzle earlier this morning. but i think we're looking towards an improving day. at best, maybe scattered drizzle throughout the day. temperatures top in the mid to upper 60

means. >> jack? >> unfortunately, i have breaking news. southbound 95 stafford, an accident with diesel fuel spilled. 95 southbound closed at centerport poarkway. you can get on 95 southbound, though, from the centerport parkway now. improvements are being made. news 4 continues after the break. raging wildfires. the dire situation in california is not getting better. why the primary mission is not containment. a live report minutes away. plus, we're talking about domestic violence attacks. tracking offenders. the new plan putting the power in the lands of victims. we continue to countdown to the wharf in the district. more on wh to expat what cecan you do with two baco, egg and cheese sandwiches for $5 from dunkin'? settle a debt. make a friend. save the day. or keep 'em both for this handsome devil. with two bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches for $5

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restaurants and rental properties. just incredible to see how much it's transformed over the last few years. >> i remember going to the fish market 20, 25 years ago. that was about the only thing down there. >> the oldest continuous serving open air fish market in the country. >> wow. >> right there in d.c. just in a matter of hours, some 20,000 people will make their way to the wharf for the grand opening weekend. >> you know, with that many people near the waterfront, the traffic is just going to be exciting. it's going to come with a lot of headaches. going to affect you even if you aren't going down there. justin finch is working with you with the best way to get around. hey, justin. >> reporter: chris, you don't have to drive. that's the best thing. we talked about the shuttle buses coming in and coming here as well to the wharf here. also, too, how about a water taxi coming in here off the river. joined now by kenneth vinton, the ceo of entertainment

overseeing the water taxis. everyone wants to know where do i get on and off? >> it's exciting. the first one to bring a regional water taxi system to d.c. this would enable us to bring from the wharf in 25 minutes old town alexandria and 25 minutes to georgetown. then come march, we'll open up to maryland. it's very exciting. >>. >> reporter: of course, the cost. >> you can get an annual pass for $175. then it's $18 round trip for adults. $10 for a one-way. and for children, it is $7 for one way and 12 $.60 for a round trip. >> reporter: that may sound expensive, but factor in parking and the other stresses. it's kind of a deal. i want to show you the big events going on here today for the big grand opening right now. 11:00 a.m., the opening ceremony going on here. then at noon, we have daytime fireworks set in place.

sit back and enjoy all the fun which includes the headliner, happy hour at 5:00 p.m. which features the bacon brothers band and of course, the actor kevin bacon and at 6:30, a big show, sunset fireworks. so much to do. so much to see and so many ways to get down here. if you have to drive, go ahead and do it. but there's so many cooler ways to get down here like the water ta taxi, uber, lyft, everything else and of course, public transportation. back to you in the studio. >> all right. one of the great parts of that location. there are so many ways to get around. you know, a lot of family members in our area are caring for a victim of domestic violence. they want something to be done. >> they are shining a spotlight on domestic violence and calling for a batterers' registry. it would let a community know if someone who lives there was accused of domestic violence in the past. community lea u

the sisters of a victim of domestic violence spoke to news 4's shomari stone. >> it's been a nightmare. it's sad that this had to happen to my family. >> that was dana greenwich williams. police say a boyfriend set her sister, andrea, on fire. she was pregnant at the time and was forced to deliver her baby in the hospital. she is still in critical condition today. nbc4 is working for you to raise awareness about domestic violence. it's called safe at home. you can find resources for people affected by domestic violence on our app. search safe at home. university of maryland police are asking for your help to find whoever is responsible for a recent hate incidents on college park's campus. one happened in september. there were two more earlier this month. someone scrawled a fist of drawings inside a bathroom stall in

they're offering a $2,000 reward. one of the women from our area shot during the massacre in las vegas is doing better this morning. >> good news. tina frost's parents say she's able to squeeze the nurses' hands and move her own toes. she's also been able to sit up for longer periods of time. former congresswoman gabby giffords came to visit her in the hospital. frost was shot in the head during the massacre. she grew up in anne arundel county. a battle on the turf between the congressional mean machines and capitol police guards had a pretty special moment this year. take a look. congressman steve scalise made a special appearance at the congressional football game wednesday night. he's still recovering thanking members of the capitol police for what they did. saving his life during the shooting at that baseball practice in june. >>

the capitol police mean machines came out on tiop. is anybody surprised by that? >> the game raises money for several charities. >> all for a good cause. decision 2017, former president barack obama will be back on the campaign trail in virginia next week. he will campaign with democrat ralph northam in his bid for governor next thursday in richmond. meanwhile, republican ed gillespie is getting help as well. we told you yesterday that vice president mike pence will campaign with him saturday in abingt abington. we continue to follow breaking news out of california with this devastating video from sonoma county. a deputy tried to out-drive the flames as they moved in on a neighborhood. it looks like a tunnel of fire there. look at that. >> you see the embers bouncing off his front window. sonoma county is seeing the worst damage for the fires that rage out of control.

this makes it the deadliest outbreak of fire in california history. hundreds more are missing. one county created a register. jay gray is live in napa with the latest. jay, a terrible situation out there. >> reporter: yeah, eun, chris, it is. getting worse, unfortunately. the fires growing overnight pushed by winds that have gusted to over 40 miles an hour. we're in front of one of the evacuation shelters that's set up across the strike zone. safe place for families to russia head of the flames. thousands taking advantage of that now. officials warn that number and the fires will continue to grow over the next couple of days here. they are fighting this thing around the clock on the frontlines. getting support from strike teams from around the country, as well as the national guard. this is going to be an intense firefight for the next several days and containment is still

according to those fighting this blaze. we do know that two dozen of these shelters or more are open across the region right now. again, thousands of families inside these shelters. there are also donation spots. people bringing water, food, clothing, the things that these families will need. some of then, eun and chris who lost everything. >> they will need so much support in the days and months to come. jay gray live in napa for us. jay, thank you. here at home, we've got to tell you about breaking news. there's been a major problem on 95. jack, what are you seeing now? >> good news. at least they've reopened 95 southbound. the cash early this morning had a fuel spill. diesel fuel was across the roadway. all lanes are now open. south 95 down to the centerport parkway. traffic was diverting. all travel lanes once again available. glebe road, still not gotten the all clear that this is reopened. >> we had a tree down

glebe was rocked between military road and chain bridge. i'll let you know when it opens. the beltway, the normal building delays, topside towards georgia avenue. the roadways starting to dry out. give yourself a few extra minutes. don't overdrive the conditions. for more on the forecast, sheena may have better news for us. please? >> a little bit better news. it's requesting to be drizzly and cooler all day today. at least it's not a washout. looks great headed to the wharf. looks great for the nats game. not a big weather impact. if you're sitting in the stands, might be annoying with drizzle in the forecast. take a poncho with you. weekend warmup, though. that's when we'll finally be dry. tomorrow, we're going to be in the same weather pattern as today. 66 in washington. if you step outside, 64 frederick, 66 manassas. 64 in clinton. waking up and walking out, we'll be in the 60s. low cloud cover, the fog doesn't look too bad. i haven't seen many areas of dense fog. keep in mind

socked into this gray, gloomy pattern today. locally we're dry. again, some areas of a few sprinkles or drizzle throughout your thursday. fitness forecast outside looking good because it's not going to be very hot. any passing shower is going to be light. so for the nats game at 8:08 tonight. it looks good. temperatures around 60 degrees. isolated shower chance early. that would be on the lighter side. not causing any issues. very similar weather pattern. into the weekend, we warm up, dry out. more sunshine and next week looks fantastic. fall weather returns. >> thank you, sheena. 6:56. four things to know before you head out the door. evacuations under way, 23 people have died and 3500 homes and businesses have been destroyed. more live reports from napa coming up next on the "today" show. >> this morning, president trump will sign an executive order on health care. it will allow small businesses to band together and

that don't meet the standards of the affordable care act. the nationals are putting it all on the line. do or die in the playoff game tonight at 8:00 at nats park against last year's champions, the chicago cubs. we're only four hours away from the grand opening of the wharf. this is a live look at the southwest waterfront. we'll have coverage all day long including this afternoon with jim handley and doug kammerer. go down and see us or watch us on nshs nbc4 or the app. >> an exciting day for sure. >> it's electric out there. >> i don't know what to do with myself. the "today" show is next. have a great day .

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good morning. breaking news. critical and catastrophic. impm news. california's devastating wildfires going from bad to worse. >> it's very dynamic. these fires are changing by the minute. >> overnight, the death toll rising to 23. more homes, buildings, wineries destroyed. entire towns evacuated. now a new threat. high winds expected to fan those flames. on offense. the while pushing his tax deal, the president sounds off on the iran deal. >> this is the worse deal. >> nfl players. >> you cannot disrespect our country, our flag, our anthem. >> and the media. >> i call it fake media. it's fake