. >>> a water park in sacramento evacuated because of a fire near cal expo fairgrounds. at this point no structures are threatened but raging waters is being evacuated as a precaution due to the smoke. there is a fireworks show scheduled for ky k tonight and -- for cal expo tonight and at this point the show will go on. >>> officials reopened all the roads that have been closed since the wildfire started on tuesday. people should watch out for downed power lines and smoldering trees and brush. the wildfire burned 4300 headachers in the pope -- acres in the pope valley area. two homes were destroyed. the fire is 55% contained. the cause is under investigation. we have a wildfire section on www.ktvu.com. all the information you need to prepare and be safe. you can find how to make an evacuation plan. everything you need for what is a dangerous fire season already. go to www.ktvu.com. >>> a major new development in the cold case murders of six women has authorities seeking the public's help. they started a task force in march to track down leads in the 38-year-old murder ca

this forced evacuations at cal expo and the nearby raging waters park.led the air with thick, dark smoke. it's moving quickly along the shores of the american river and onto the cal expo property. this is notable because this is the site of the fireworks show tonight. >>> as you saw, dry brush and high temperatures are really giving firefighters a lot of trouble. but tonight there is another concern on their list, and that is illegal fireworks.

evacuaciones obligatorias en cal expo y el parque "raging waters" cerca de sacramento esta tarde, debidoo de cuatro alarmas que llen el aire de un denso humo... ... las llamas comenzaron cerca de la autopista 160, y se extendieron rpidamente hacia las riberas del ro american y a la propiedad de cal expo... blanca ---esta noche, ms de mil 700 bomberos estn combatiendo el incendio "butts" que desde hace 3 das arde en el norte del condado de napa. take split box ---las llamas han sido contenidas en un 65 por ciento hasta este momento, lo que indica un claro avance en la lucha por aire y tierra contra este fuego que ha consumido 4 mil 300 acres y ha destruido al menos 9 estructuras, incluidas 2 viviendas. take vo ---cientos de residentes que haban sido forzados a salir de sus casas en el rea de "berryesa estates" ya estn de regreso, tras levantarse las rdenes de evacuacin obligatorias, mientras las autoridades estiman que las llamas no se propagarn. ---la contencin total del fuego esta prevista para el 8 de julio. blanca --precisamente en nuestra region, las altas temperaturas y los fuertes

this forced evacuations at cal expo and the nearby raging waters park. the four-alarm fire filled the air with thick, dark smoke. it's moving quickly along the shores of the american river and onto the cal expo property. this is notable because this is the site of the fireworks show tonight. >>> as you saw, dry brush and high temperatures are really giving firefighters a lot of trouble. but tonight there is another concern on their list, and that is illegal fireworks. take a live look at oakland. this is where they cause a lot of trouble every fourth of july. they are now on high alert. we are live from oakland on what's being done to keep the streets safe. derek? >> reporter: opd and the fire department will be out in full force, adding patrols, trying to look for illegal fireworks. neighbors say based on years past, they hope this year it works. >> when you have these huge bomb-like things go off and these rockets that go very high and come back down still flaming, it's pretty scary stuff. >> reporter: scary says peter yuck because these fireworks last

cal expo, the raging waters park and other recreational areas were shutdown. at first the city cancelled the fireworks but then started them at 7:00. the fire is mostly contained but crews are watching out for hot spots because of the wind and the very dry conditions. >>> roads have reopened in the area of that fire in napa county which is now 65% contained. up from 55% earlier today. calfire crews also say they have stopped the spread of the fire toward populated areas in polk valley. the number of acres burned still stands at 4,300. two homes were destroyed. all of the people who were evacuated on tuesday have now been allowed to return to their homes but they are being advised to watch out for downed power lines and smoldering trees and brush. >>> b.a.r.t. services back up and running after a person was struck and killed on the tracks at the richmond station. this happened shortly before 4:35. the collision forced the closure of the el cerrito and richmond station. the cerrito station reopened quickly. but the richmond station remained close for investigati

that's where this grass fire is burning near cal expo, home of the california state fair. officials are evacuating as a precaution. so far the flames do not threaten any buildings. there are no reports of any injuries. firefighters have raced to the scene across the area. they still plan to hold their fireworks later this evening. >>> a bart train has hit a person at the richmond bart station. the station is closed. there is no word yet on when the richmond station will reopen. do stay tuned on line and on twitter for the latest on all these breaking news stories. >>> they also say the richmond el torito station is also closed as well. >>> fireworks will light the sky tonight. some legal, some not. it's the illegal ones that have officials worried as homes are vulnerable to fires, as you just heard. we're live on communication hill in san jose. firefighters are preparing for a busy night ahead. david? >> reporter: yes, they are. you can see the dry tinder. that's why there's so much nail biting about the potential of fires tonight. even with the restricted use of fireworks

flames jumped from tree to tree, eventually reaching the cal expo fairgrounds. cal expo, the raging waters park and other theesh areas were temporarily evacuated. cal expo canceled last night's soccer game, but reopened for the fireworks show last night. >> we were waiting outside in the parking lot for an hour and a half waiting to come in, so, yeah, we're stoked it was opened up. >> the fire was contained, but crews were on scene for most the night watching out for hot spots or flare-ups. >>> a stockton man is being hailed a hero after he rushed into a houseful of smoke to rescue a 14-year-old girl. it happened thursday afternoon just northeast of stockton. 58-year-old gordon rip said he leapt into action when he saw smoke coming from a nearby garage. he banged on the door. a few minutes later, he learned a teenage girl was inside, taking a shower, unaware of the smoke. he rushed inside and carried the girl to safety. >> they came over and thanked me more than once. there's your reward. >> firefighters say the man likely saved the girl's life by getting her ou

. >>> a much larger fire forced people to be evacuated from cal expo in sacramento this afternoon. even though the flames came dangerously close to the fairgrounds, they went ahead with the fireworks show tonight. >>> the richmond bart station is back open tonight. it was closed four hours after a train hit and killed a man. tonight investigators are industrial trying the figure out what happened. >>> in san jose, a second teenager was just arrested for a violent crime spree that ended in this garage. police say the teens crashed a stolen car into it after a high speed chase. the teens are also accused of attacking an elderly couple in a violent home invasion and sexually assaulting an 85-year- old woman. the first suspect, a 15-year- old, was already arrested. >>> right now, protesters are outside a border station in river side county. stacy butler says there are rumors that more bus loads of undocumented immigrants may be on the way. >> reporter: separated into two camps, protesters waving american flags on one side. on the other, those holding up signs supporting the immigrant d

you can see here, thick smoke billowing into the air just a few yards from the cal expo racetrack whereeds were taking part in july 4th festivi festivities. firefighters say the fire spread from treetop to treetop rather than burning along the ground. no one was hurt. >>> now, your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist sheena parveen. >> well, we certainly cleared out for the evening. perfect weather for those fireworks and the weekend is looking fantastic, too. starting off, though, in the morning, i'm sure you've already felt this outside. it is cooler and this is because of hurricane arthur. since it has moved farther away, it's now ushering in a north wind for us. so we have cooler temperatures. doesn't even feel like summer outside. the good news is we will stay dry as we go into the weekend, both saturday and sunday look pretty good. but some lingering effects of arthur will still be at the shore this weekend. high surf advisory at the shore. this will, again, lead to and crea an increased risk for high rip currents. be careful. don't go swimming tomorrow especially. phila

. >>> and they are looking for law breakers around cal expo as well. >>> around of the world, he knew the risks of the trip and was prepared for them. he wanted to become the youngest pilot in a single engine plane, now their plane crashed shortly after taking off and the 17-year-old's body has been recovers dollars and he received training while flying over water. >>> public access to the lake just cut off last thursday and they found a blue green algae bloom containing very high toxic levels and that it is as big health risk to people and dogs and can cause flu-like symptoms. they are asking them remove it and it is an item that nourishes algae. >>> right now the algae level is so low but look at this bulldog he can walk from one side to the area and not enough water to make it fun for rafting on the river. most will shouldn't down operations and it is too risky and our boats are not going to make it. >> other businesses so no rafting and they are expected to see 75% of their business canceled in the coming weeks. >> i know that is too bad. >>> as we go to sal, sal's buddy having a

. >> this year's fair runs for two weeks at the cal expo fairgrounds.ckets are $12 for adults, a dollars for children. >> ac transit today opened an information center for a new project promising to bring faster and improved bus projects were cleaner burning vehicles. the east bay rapid transit information center is. on international boulevard in oakland. the system will run from downtown oakland to san leandro bart. they will have dedicated lanes to avoid traffic and reduce travel time. the bus rapid transit project will help the environment while bringing development to the neighborhoods that it serves. >> this investment is sick unity that we hope will put more people on public transportation, prove our air quality, reduce congestion and help build. >> new york today took legal actions too block transportation service lift from doing business in that state. the lawsuit claims they operate in open defiance of new york state and local licensing and insurance laws. so far, lyft hasn't commented on the suit. >> a bay area teacher training is an astronaut

huge plumes of smoke are filling the sky near cal expo. at one point firefighters say flames reached 200 feet in the air. the grandstand where tonight's fireworks performance is scheduled has been evacuated. no structures have been damaged. >>> turning now to that wildfire in napa county, all roads surrounding the fire northwest of the lake are now open again and all evacuation orders have been lifted. the fire that destroyed two homes has burned more than 4300 acres since tuesday. it's now 55% contained. >>> fire is a big concern for police and firefighters tonight. this is the scene every year on the fourth of july. illegal fireworks everywhere. but this year the situation is more dire because of california's drought. police and firefighters are out in large numbers tonight, hoping to prevent a disaster. we have team coverage tonight on the fireworks crackdown. we begin with abc7 news reporter david louie in san jose with a closer look at the fireworks tonight. >> reporter: this hill right here is one of many the area firefighters are ke

huge plumes of smoke are filling the sky near cal expo. at one point firefighters say flames reached 200 feet in the air. the grandstand where tonight's fireworks performance is scheduled has been evacuated. no structures have been damaged. >>> turning now to that wildfire in napa county, all roads surrounding the fire northwest of the lake are now open again and all evacuation orders have been lifted. the fire thated two homes has burned more than 4300 acres since tuesday. it's now 55% contained. >>> fire is a big concern for police and firefighters tonight. this is the scene every year on the fourth of july. illegal fireworks everywhere. but this year the situation is more dire because of california's drought. police and firefighters are out in large numbers tonight, hoping to prevent a disaster. we have team coverage tonight on the fireworks crackdown. we begin with abc7 news reporter david louie in san jose with a closer look at the fireworks tonight. >> reporter: this hill right here is one of many the area firefighters are keeping an

. >> another fire broke out this one in sacramento huge plume of smoke filled the sky near cal expo. at one point fire officials say flames reached 200 feet in the air. grandstand where tonight fireworks performance is skaeded evacuated. fireworks show will good on as planned. >> turning now to the wildfire in napa county. all road surrounding the fire north west of like berryessa now back open all evacuation orders lifted. fire destroyed 2 homes has burned more than 4300 acres since tuesday. it's now 55 percent contained. >> fireworks in san francisco are set to begin in about 25 minutes. looking outside rate now the fog moving in but that's a great look at coyote tower there so we may watching the pyrotechnic through the cloud this evening l. let's check in with the current conditions francis. >> hi. good evening everyone. yes it's a tough call in san francisco. the fog just keeps moving in. it's been socked if along the coast an of the last few hours the marin layer has deepen and we start start to see clouds fill into the bay right now. golden gate bridge live shot and 750 feet t

this year's fair runs for two weeks at the cal expo fairgrounds. it ends on july 27th. and $8 for children. >>> we learned last hour that that was your first job, at the state fair. >> one of the first jobs, yeah, delivering food. >> my first job was a lifeguard. i've never really had a real job, i would like to say. >> beach or pool? >> pool, pool guard. mark, what about you? >> i was a paper boy for the independent journal. going up the hills. >> right onto the doorstep. >> mom helped me out as well, when it was raining. partially mom's job as well. lot of overcast skies this morning, if you're riding around or taking a walk. basically mostly cloudy skies, near the coast, near the bay, well inland toward concord and livermore even. but clouds will gradually clear back to the immediate shoreline. no storms out there, but a lot of moisture over san francisco, richmond, oakland. heyward reporting mostly cloudy skies in concord, mostly cloudy as well. my second job, by the way, i worked at a deli. >> tasty! >> yeah, very tasty. san jose, mostly cloudy. basically look at a