>>> also tonight, the biggest wildfire in california history is forcing new evacuations near lake pillsbury in lake county. it covers an area the size of phoenix. the ranch and river fires make up the largest blaze in state history. but the ranch fire has now broken that record on its own. crews don't expect to have it completely under control until september. >>> other news, someone has been leaving these kkk recruitment fliers at people's homes in susuin city. they've been found in two neighborhoods so far. police connected that one yesterday. they told us in a statement today that suisun city prides itself on being one of the most diverse cities in america. we're clearly disappointed in the action of the persons responsible and they're not indicative of the community we serve each and every day. at this point police don't have any idea who's distributing the fliers. but if you find one or have any other information, you're asked to give the police a call. >>> a group of white supremacists were vastly outnumbered in washington, d.c. today as thousands of counterprotesters met them at the

. >>> the biggest wildfire in the state's history is now threatening structures near lake pillsbury in lake county. the destructive ranch fire is very active, one of two fires making up the mendocino complex. combined they burned about 538 square miles so far. that is about seven times the size of the city of oakland. it's now 68% contained. meanwhile down south in orange county the holy fire is at 52% containment. that fire scorched more than 22,000 acres, destroyed at least 12 structures since it broke out eight days ago. about 7,000 people are still under mandatory evacuation orders. weeks due to the ferguson fire. ow 86-percent >>> and yosemite valley will reopen to visitors tomorrow morning. it's been shut down nearly three weeks due to the ferguson fire. that fire is now 86% contained after burning more than 96,000 acres. yosemite valley is scheduled to reopen at 9 a.m. [ bell ringing ] >>> chp officers gathered in west sacramento today to honor one of their own. family and friends sat in silence beside them as the memorial bell chimed in to honor officer kirk griess. last friday

new evacuation orders were issued late this afternoon for people in the lake pillsbury area. the mendocino complex fires are 70% contained since they started 17 days ago, the two fires burning near clear lake have destroyed 146 homes. >>> the nelson fire is now fully contained. it burned 2,100 acres and destroyed one structure. firefighters across the state are being aided by cooler and calmer weather. drew tuma has a look at the conditions here in the bay area. drew? >>>ou r encompassed lake county and northern california have been cancelled today. the fire danger is decreasing. part on reason why, cooler air move in, especially here to the bay area. most spots are two to eight doors cooler than this time yesterday. future weather is showing you part of the reason why, you have the marine layer coming back, the fog, you can see it as you look towards the western horizon. the fog will expand over the next 12 hours. that will lead to a cooler afternoon on the way tomorrow. we'll take a look at those numbers coming up in the full accuweather forecast in a few minutes. >> all rig

he was killed when a tree fell on him monday as he was protecting the community of lake pillsbury. he was known as an expert at what he did. >> matt jumped at the chance to go assist in california. i think anybody in our department would do the same. he was a good man. he had a very dry wit. if i had to describe him i would call him a master of his craft. >> he leaves behind a wife and a seven-year-old sun. four other utah firefighters who have been out there have been pulled up the fire lines, most likely he will be heading -- they will be heading home now. >>> six firefighters have died in california in the last month. the deaths are a reminder of how dangerous the work of a firefighter can be. we talked to the local battalion chief who says it is difficult for the cruise is still on the fire lines. >> reporter: at fire kreis -- at fire stations across the state flags are at half staff since mid july with six people now killed fighting california wildfires. >> right now if feels like the worse. we are in the middle of it. you just heard there is another fatality. it feels like th

forcing evacuations near lake pillsbury.the mendocino complex fire now covers more than 344,000 acres. that's an area the size of phoenix. the ranch and river fires make up the largest blaze in state history but the ranch fire has not broken that record on its own and crews do not expect to have it completely under control until september. interior secretary rines and king and agriculture secretary sonny perdue are in redding, california to discuss the devastating wildfire season and recovery efforts. they will meet with fire crews and california leaders to get a better idea of the challenges they are facing. last month, he was at the ferguson fire and talked about the need to clear out did brush and trees to prevent the fire from spreading. >> everyone agrees that active fire management starts by removing the dead timber and vegetation management. >> reporter: the carr fire has burned more than 200,000 acres and killed eight people including a firefighter who died last thursday. >>> an 18-year-old woman was under the influe

there are new mandatory evacuations in lake county near lake pillsbury. the complex fire has grown to another 3000 acres, burning in an area the size of phoenix, arizona. ranch and river fires make up the largest blaze in the history of the state. the ranch fire now only has a record on its own. total containment is 67%. crews don't expect to have it completely under control until september. . and check this out, this is a time lapse of the holy fire that was shot yesterday. you can see the billowing smoke explode over that ridge of mountains. the blaze has scorched more than 22,000 acres. it is now 41% contained. >>> meanwhile, fire victims may face a new challenge in rebuilding their homes. the import tariffs are adding thousands to the cost of rebuilding homes -- lumber, drywall, nails, and other key construction materials. one estimates the tariffs could raise the price of a new home in california by $20,000. >>> while crews are getting help on the fire lines by inmates, and it is a tough job. the inmates work for an average of $2 a day. cal fire says

officials are trying to stop the ranch fire's northern towards lake pillsbury, a summer community fullsay they're making progress getting people back home after evacuated by the carr fire. this morning only five neighborhoods in redding and some scattered areas remain evacuated. the carr fire has burned nearly 127,000 acres since it began nine days ago. it's still only 37% contained. more than 1500 structures have burned, about 1,000 of those are homes. six people have died. >>> more members of the california air national guard are being deployed in the fire zones. you're looking at the 146th air wing leaving the national guard station in oxnard late yesterday. firefighters from australia and new zealand on their way to help fight fires throughout the west. >>> for the latest information on the fires go to abc7news.com or use the abc 7 news app. details on evacuations and enable push alerts to get the latest breaking fire news when it happens. >>> 4:30. a moment ago mike was telling us it's going to get warmer. not great news for people fighting these fires. >> that is correct. you nai

however...the mandatory evacuation order has been reduced to an evacuation advisory for the lake pillsburyand surrounding area within the mendocino national forest and lake county...that are under current madatory evacuation. crews expect to have the flames fully contained by september first. (justine) taking a live look outside....(jr stone) meteorologist mabrisa rodriguez has our forecast. lawrence karnow: remnants of hurricane lane are still bringing heavy rains and flooding to hawaii. more flooding is likely over the next couple of days. it was not as hazy today as we began to see more of a westerly wind. and highs were warmer too with more sunshine and highs in the 80s inland and 60s at the coast.. on the satellite image you can see how the circulation pattern is bringing smoke just off the coast and pushing it onshore. high pressure will strengthen over the bay area this weekend which should warm temperatures slightly. highs tomorrow will be in the 70s and mid 80s inland 60s at the coast. temperatures next week will run slightly below average. (j.r.) we are getting closer and closer

flames are now pushing towards the northwest into the resort community of lake pillsbury.he area is rugged and remote. the two fires that make up the complex have burned in total more than 336,000 acres and are 70% contained. >> the city of santa clara has won a legal fight in its dispute with the san francisco 49ers over the team. that he denied the 49ers annual request to increase the rent. instead the team's rent will increase by $262,000 to $27.62 million each year. the decision will allow it to make its axccelerated pace of paying down the debt. >> it shows we are managing the 49ers, instead of being minnesotaaged by them. w will hold them accountable to how they deal with the city. our citizens have allowed them to have their residence here in the city. so they need to play fair. >> the 49ers told abc 7 news that the organization accepts the arbitrator's decision. >> crews will need to wait until tomorrow to free a commercial fishing boat. the pacific quest ran aground at 2:00 this morning. the captain and his dog walked ashore unhurt. crews have secured the boat mid

. >>> the biggest wildfire in state history is now threatening homes near lake pillsbury in lake countyto cal fire, the destructive ranch fire is still very active, one of two that make up the mendocino complex fires. combined they've burned about 538 square miles so far. that's about seven times the size of oakland. that's now 68% contained. meanwhile the holy fire in orange county is now 52% contained. that fire scorched more than 22,000 acres and destroyed at least 12 structures since it broke out eight days ago. >>> the trump administration officials are touring damage in redding from the carr fire. today interior secretary ryan zinke and agriculture secretary sonny perdue met with local officials and fire crews. yesterday zinke advocated for the removal of more trees from national forests to reduce fire risks. today he said he is not pushing for full scale logging on public lands. >> we're not talking about intensive logging operations. we're talking about grazing to restore the health of our forest to remove the density and remove the dead and dying trees and a lot of that can be

he was killed monday night on the fire line at the ranch fire near lake pillsbury.

so the last i heard, they were doing structure protection at lake pillsbury, which is in the mendocino national forest, and the other team is at the mill creek fire, as the other chief said, up in humboldt. and then, finally, i know you wanted to hear a little bit about the chief's residence. so we are happy to answer questions, but what i can tell you is that it was built in 1921-22. it was designed to look like a fire house, even though it was not a fire house, and i guess it was built by donations from city firefighters and other members of the public. and it was dedicated to chief dennis sullivan, who was injured and then died as a result of his injuries in the 1906 quake, where he and his wife were residing. his wife survived, he did not. the first tenant, original tenant was fire chief thomas murphy, and in 1971, it was designated as a san francisco landmark. as you know, it's at 870 bush street in lower knob hill, district three, and the city and county of san francisco is the property owner. the building's approximately 4300 square feet, and the parcel is about 7100 square feet

reports say he was killed when a tree fell on him on monday as he was protecting the community of lake pillsbury. matthew burchett was known as an expert at what he did. >> matt jumped at the chance to go assisting california. i think anybody in our department would do the same. he was a good man. had a very dry wit. if i had to describe him i would describe him as a master of his craft. >> matthew burchett leaves behind a wife and a seven-year- old sun. four other utah firefighters had been pulled off the fire lines and will most likely be heading home now. >>> six firefighters have died on the job while battling a northern california wildfire in the past few weeks. crews are supposed to work no more than two weeks on the fire lines before being replaced with new crews. that becomes more difficult as the fire season continues and more fires start. san jose tai chi david barnett led 21 firefighters to southern california for three days and then to the mendocino complex fire. that can lead to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, especially when crews hear about a death in the firefighting

reports say he was killed when a tree fell on him on monday as he was protecting the community of lake pillsburyhe was known as an expert at what he did. >> matt jumped at the chance to go assist in california. i think anybody in our department would do the same. he was a good man. he had a very dry wit. if i had to describe him i would describe him as a master of his craft. >> matthew burchett leaves behind a wife and a seven-year- old sun. the four other utah firefighters have been pulled off the fire lines that most likely they will be heading home now. >>> six firefighters have died in northern california in the past few weeks. crews are supposed to work no more than two weeks on the fire lines before being replaced with new crews. that becomes more tickled as the fire season continues and more fires start. san jose battalion chief david barnett led to 21 firefighters to southern california for three days and then headed to the mendocino complex fire. that can lead to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, especially when crews hear about a death in the firefighting family. >> right now

he was working to protect the community of lake pillsbury. he died in a hospital in ukiah. colleagues described him as smart, professional, and a true master of his craft. >> of all of the things i could tell you on his career and his craft, and how bright he was, and how compassionate he was, all of it pales, absolutely pales, to the man he was. he was special. he was a good, good soul. his footprints are all over this county. the state, and several other states. i can see his footsteps, and i hope to be able to follow them and step in them. described him avid outdoorsman who loved skiing, cycling, and hiking. matthew burchett leaves behind his wife and 6-year-old son. funeral arrangements are still being made. right now, more than 3000 firefighters remain in those fire lines tonight. >> all right. just a dangerous job they do every day. praying for the burchett family. >>> the mendocino complex is made up of two fires burning near clearlake. the smaller river fire is now 100% contained, but the ranch fire continues to grow. it has now burned across 305,000 acres, promptin

he was killed monday night on the fire line at the ranch fire near lake pillsbury. this former firefighter now living in windsor with his wife and daughter knew burchette when the two worked together in utah. >> matt was just a gentle giant. personality-wise, he had the heart of a teacher. >> just brings back a lot of memories of when craig was in the fire department, being a fire wife, and the emotions you feel and how brave they are and how much they do. >> reporter: firefighters know how dangerous the job is, but they go whenever and wherever they're needed. but what happened still hurts. >> we owe it to them to remember their sacrifice. we still have to remain in the fight and put this fire out. >> reporter: the procession began this afternoon in ukiah, where burchette was based. the draper city fire department was part of the contingent. the procession made its way 60 miles down to the sonoma county airport in santa rosa. from there, burchette's family and the cal fire honor guard wi burchette back home to utah. >> this loss is huge for draper fire department a

he was killed monday night on the fire li athe ranch fire near lake pillsbury. this former firefighter now living in windsor with his wife and daughter knew burchette when the two worked together in utah. >> matt was just a giant. personality-wise, he had the heart of a teacher. >> just brings back a lot of memories of when craig was in the fire department, being a fire wife, and the emotions you feel and how brave they are and how much they do. >> reporter: firefighters know how dangerous the job is, but they go whenever and wherever they're needed. but what happened still hurts. >> we owe it to them to remember their sacrifice. we still have to remain in the fight and put this fire out. >> reporter: the procession began this afternoon in ukiah, where burchette department was part of the contingent. the procession made its way 60 miles down to the sonoma county airport in santa rosa. from there, burchette's family and the cal fire honor guard will escort the body of matt burchette back home to utah. >> this loss is huge for draper fire department and unified fi

he was working to protect the community of lake pillsbury. he died in a hospital in

officials are trying to stop the ranch fire's northern push towards lake pillsbury, community full of summer rentals. >>> firefighters in shasta county say they're making progress getting people back home. this morning only five neighborhoods in redding and some scattered areas remain evacuated. the carr fire has burned nearly 127,000 acres since it began nine days ago. it is now 37% contained. more than 1500 structures have burned, about 1,000 of those are homes. six people have died. >>> more members of the california air national guard are being deployed in the fire zones. this is the 146th air wing leaving the national guard station in oxnard on their way to the disaster areas late yesterday. firefighters from australia and new zealand on their way to help fight fires throughout the west. >>> for the latest information on the fires go to abc7news.com or use the abc 7 news app. details on evacuations and maps of the fire zones, enable push alerts to get the latest breaking fire news when it happens. >>> police in san jose need your help to identify a man found dead at an apartment

officials are trying to stop the ranch fire's northern push towards lake pillsbury, a summer community full of summer rentals in the mendocino national forest. >>> firefighters in shasta county say they're making progress getting people back home after evacuated by the carr fire. this morning only five neighborhoods in redding and some scattered areas remain evacuated. the carr fire has burned nearly 127,000 acres since it began nine days ago. it's still only 37% contained. more than 1500 structures have burned, about 1,000 of those are homes. six people have died. >>> more members of the california air national guard are being deployed in the fire zones. this the 146th air wing leaving the national guard station in oxnard late yesterday. firefighters from australia and new zealand on their way to help fght fires throughout the west. >>> for the latest information on the fires go to abc7news.com or use the abc 7 news app. unfortunately find details on evacuations and enable push alerts to get the latest breaking fire news when it happens. >>> authorities in san jose need your help to i

he was killed monday night near lake pillsbury.r is living in windsor with his wife and daughter knew him. >> that was a gentle giant. personality wise, he had the heart of a teacher. >> this brings back memories of when craig was in the fire department and being a fire wife and the emotions you feel and how brave they are and how much they do expect they know how dangerous the jobs are but they go wherever they needed and it still hurts. >> we look to them to remember them and their sacrifice. at the end of day, we still have to remain in the fight. you know? we have to put the fire out. >> this loss is huge for unified fire. he worked there for 20 years. firefighting community as a whole, it is tragic. he leaves behind a wife and son. he is the six person to die fighting wildfires in california. the fire season is still a long ways from being over. ktvu fox 2 news . >>> the family can sympathize and empathize with the families of firefighters killed. steve rucker was a fire engineer and they went to san diego to battle the cedar