. >>> on the day of his funeral we learned utah firefighter matt burchett was killed by tree debris, knocked down when 1,000 gallons of retardant was dropped from an air tanker overhead. the 42-year-old firefighter was killed a week ago assisting on the mendocino complex fire lines. makovec has the tearful tributes. >> reporter: a solemn procession began this morning's services for battalion chief matthew burchett in a small town near salt lake city, draper, utah, where he served as a firefighter for 20 years. >> the firefighting profession is said to be a noble profession and i believe that 100%, but it takes an even nobler man to fill that role. there was none in my mind more noble than matt. >> reporter: burchett was 42 years old and he leaves behind a wife and a son. he was one of five firefighter sent from draper to help battle the largest wildfire in california history, the mendocino complex fire. burchett was hit by a tree in the fire zone one week ago today. he was taken to the hospital where he died. his body was flown back to utah last week to a hero's welcome. local firefi

as the public said goodbye to a fallen firefighter.a procession for battalion chief matt burchett took place.. as his body was returned home to utah.((pam)) the 42 year-old was killed monday while battling the mendocino complex fire.he leaves behind a wife and 6 year old son ((ken)) the plane carrying his body landed at roland r. wright air national guard base in salt lake city just over an hour ago.his funeral will take place on monday.((dbl bx))kron 4's justine waldman is live in santa rosa tonight where that procession took place. (justine)hearts were heavy.as people came to honor a true hero.the hearse carrying battalion chief matt burchett's body, slowly pulled onto the tarmac.surrounding him, a full honor guard, with dozens of fellow firefighters and law enforcement officers here to pay their respects and grieve together.the 42 year old husband and father, died while fighting the mendocino complex fire.his body escorted from ukiah to sonoma county airport...and people lined the streets the entire way...holding american flags and signs of gratitude.carol leech / watched procession

battalion chief matt burchett died fighting the mendocino complex fire.he leaves behind a wife...r old son.and today, his body started the return trip to his family in utah. thank you for joining us. i'm ken wayne.(catherine) and i'm catherine heenan in for pam moore.kron 4's justine waldman is live at the sonoma county airport in santa rosa. she was there for the procession.justine? hearts were heavy.as people came to honor a true hero.the plane with his body took off for utah, to take him home, about an hour ago. battalion chief matt burchett arrived here at the airport with a full honor guard.this includes cal fire members, chp officers and firefighters from all across the state.his wife was here dressed in black and she hugged many people including, matt's fire fighting crew.matt died in the this afternoon.the herse pulled up, and his flag draped the c130 plane.matt is the 6th firefighter to die while battling california's wildfires this year... sot battalion chief jeremy rahn / calfire"we have a strong bond with our first responders in california we go on the line together an

as the public said goodbye to a fallen firefighter.a procession for battalion chief matt burchett took place.. as his body was returned home to utah. the 42 year-old was killed monday while battling the mendocino complex fire. kron 4's justine waldman has more tonight from the sonoma county airport. (justine)hearts were heavy.as people came to honor a true hero.the hearse carrying battalion chief matt burchett's body, slowly pulled onto the tarmac.surrounding him, a full honor guard, with dozens of fellow firefighters and law enforcement officers here to pay their respects and grieve together.the 42 year old husband and father, died while fighting the mendocino complex fire.his body escorted from ukiah to sonoma county airport...and people lined the streets the entire way...holding american flags and signs of gratitude.carol leech / watched procession sot i am out here to give my love the family and honor all firefighters that have come to help in californianats of bagpipesthe flag draped casket was carried carefully on to the c130 plane.his death felt in countless black sashes over ba

. >>> reporter: under hazy skies the procession escorting the body of battalion chief matt burchette went from ukiah to here down airport boulevard in santa rosa. firefighters from cal fire in various fire departments from northern california stood on the side of the road in respect. >> when something like this happens, it's like losing a member of your family. >> reporter: the chief had come from draper city, utah, to california to help fight the mendocino complex fire. 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 the

officials say 42-year-old fire battalion chief matt burchett,was killed from falling tree debris after drop in the area....(grant) kron 4's ali reid joins us live tonight ... what does the preliminary report show? the serious accident review team is working diligently to find answers.but first, it's addressing saefty recommendatio ns.pkgthe mendocino complex fire rages on .... currently scorching 350-thousand acres and is 74% contained. the conditions out there are dangerous.last week, 42 year old battalion chief matt burchett died while in the line of duty ... leading to an investigation as to what happened.unfortunately on this mendocino complex we had this very large tanker drop retardant on trees and that debris fell to the ground and injured some of our firefighters and killed one as wellwithin days, a report known as "the blue sheet" was released ... it normally comes out within a few days of a fatality or accident during a fire response. it immediately addressed safety recommendatio ns for safety in the field. it's just for all firefighter to be conscious of overhead debris and

a tree fell on matt burchette.ved by a wife and son. >>> students at marjory stoneman douglas high school return to class this morning in florida. the school closed since a gunman killed 17 people in february. the >>a grand jury report accuses catholic priests of abusing more than 1,000 children from pennsylvania. more than 300 been accused of sexual abuse dating back to 1947. >>> search teams in italy don't expect to find anyone else alive in the rubble of a collapsed bridge near genoa. the bridge failed yesterday during a storm killing at least 39 people. this morning, italy's deputy premiere blamed the collapse on a lack of maintenance by the private company that operates the bridge. >>> and a traffic alert remains in effect for drivers heading northbound 101. a deadly accident as you approach millbrae avenue. that off-ramp is closed and one lane is closed. we are seeing the backup stretch clear into san mateo just as you approach third avenue. it's about 40 minutes heading from woodside to sfo. so if you are he

a procession for battalion chief matt burchett took place.. as his body was returned home to utah. the 42- year-old was killed on monday, while battling the mendocino complex fire. kron 4's justine waldman was in santa rosa tonight... where that procession started. (justine)hearts were heavy.as people came to honor a true hero.the hearse carrying battalion chief matt burchett's body, slowly pulled onto the tarmac.surrounding him, a full honor guard, with dozens of fellow firefighters and law enforcement officers here to pay their respects and grieve together.the 42 year old husband and father, died while fighting the mendocino complex fire.his body escorted from ukiah to sonoma county airport...and people lined the streets the entire way...holding american flags and signs of gratitude.carol leech / watched procession sot i am out here to give my love the family and honor all firefighters that have come to help in californianats of bagpipesthe flag draped casket was carried carefully on to the c130 plane.his death felt in countless black sashes over badges.matt is the 6th firefighte

a procession for battalion chief matt burchett took place.. as his body was returned home to utah.year-old was killed monday while battling the mendocino complex fire. his body was surrounded by a full honor guard, with dozens of fellow firefighters and law enforcement officers. burchett's body was escorted from ukiah to the sonoma county airport. and people lined the streets the entire way...holding american flags and signs of gratitude. < carol leech / watched procession i am out here to give my love the family and honor all firefighters that have come to help in california. we go on the line together and when there is an end of watch..here to support each other as a family.>( darya ) burchett was the 6th firefighter to die battling california's wildfires this season. ( james ) the biggest fire in state history is now 67-percent contained. the mendocino complex fire has burned more than 364-thousand acres. it's burning in lake... mendocino... colusa and glenn counties. flames have destroyed close to 150 homes. more than a thousand buildings are still threatened this morning. ( ja

. >>> thousands of emergency responders and loved ones were there to remember 42-year-old matt burchetthe came to california in a time of need. he is survived by his wife and seven-year-old son. he was remembered for his determination and bravery. we are also learning more about how he died. a cal fire report says a tree fell on him as thousands of gallons of fire retardant was dropped in the area. an investigation was underway. the initial report did not say if the tree had lost strength from the fire or the retardant drop.>>> tom vacar tells us about the potential threat from air drops of fire retardant. >> you have to watch out for the trees. they are hazardous.>> reporter: the long drought, increasing heat and infestation have added to the danger of falling trees. >> these trees are falling quickly. we do have significant risks with trees and limbs falling. >> reporter: cal fire uses fire retardants in great volumes to stop or slow fires so ground crews can extinguish them. for many years, the most common aircraft has been cal fire's fleet of tankers. each carries 1200 gallons of re

firefighter killed while battling the largest buyer in california history. 42-year-old italian chief matt burchetta falling tree last monday while battling the mendocino complex fire. he spent half his life as a firefighter and was among many out-of-state firefighters who came to assist california. aacal fire honor guard helped escort his body back to utah. >>> fire officials say the ferguson fire near yosemite is now 100% contained. the fire started more than five weeks ago and burned 100,000 acres near the national park. it is under control tonight. firefighters will remain on the scene for several days watching for flareups. the fire forced yosemite to close nearly 2 weeks this summer. firefighters are also making progress on the other fires burning around the state. the carr fire is now 83% contained. it has burned 227,000 acres and destroyed 1000 homes. the ranch fire burning near clear lake is 76% contained and has burned 335,000 acres. the holy fire in the southern california which was started by an arsonist is now 92% contained. it blackened 22,000 acres. >>> today was a spare the air day.

battalion chief matt burchette died monday night fighting the ranch fire. he was from utah. he was hit by a falling tree working to contain the mendocino complex fire in lake county. >> these men are american heroes. they go out and stand in the fire to help other people. i don't know how you get better than that. i know he was proud do it. >> burchette leaves behind a wife and son. the fire has burned about 550 square miles. it's 64% contained. >>> yosemite valley is back open. tourists packed the park for the first time in about three weeks. much of the valley had been closed since july 25th because of the ferguson fire. there was still smoke in the air but people still went there. most of the park is open. but highway 41 remains closed. >>> this morning emergency workers in northwestern italy are still clearing wrecked vehicles and debris following the deadly bridge collapse. here's the scene. the 51-year-old bridge collapsed in genoa during a sudden violent storm yesterday. cell phone video captured the moment the bridge disappeared taking everything and everyone with it

a procession for battalion chief matt burchett took place.. as his body was returned home to utah. the 42 year-old was killed monday while battling the mendocino complex fire. his body was surrounded by a full honor guard, with dozens of fellow firefighters and law enforcement officers. burchett's body was escorted from ukiah to the sonoma county airport. and people lined the streets the entire way...holding american flags and signs of gratitude. < carol leech / watched procession i am out here to give my love the family and honor all firefighters that have come to help in california. we go on the line together and when there is an end of watch..here to support each other as a family.>( darya ) burchett was the 6th firefighter to die battling california's wildfires this season. ( james ) the biggest fire in state history is now 76-percent contained. the mendocino complex fire has burned more than 366-thousand acres.. those are new numbers this morning. it's burning in lake... mendocino... colusa and glenn counties. flames have destroyed close to 150 homes. more than a thousand buil

battalion chief matt burchette was hit by a tree while fighting the flames. he died this past monday. he was one of dozens of outof state firefighters who helped fight who has become the largest wildfire in california hastery. his funeral will be held in a suburb of salt lake city. the mendocino complex fire is 79% contained with full containment expected by next month. >>> some good news today from yosemite, firefighters say the ferguson fire burning near the park is fully contained. it took more than a month, that fire tore through 96,000 acres of forest. two firefighters lost their lives battling the flames. the ferguson fire forced the closure of parts of yosemite national park for nearly three weeks. the park just reopened last week. >>> still ahead on "nbc bay area news," the focus shifts in italy following that deadly bridge collapse, we investigate the safety of our bridges. what we found could come as a shock to many commuters. >>> and coming up later at 5:00, no laughing matter. the stunt on the bay bridge this morning that had police busy and drive

thousands of emergency responders were there to remember 42-year-old matt burchett. survived by his wife and seven-year-old son. he was remembered today for his determination and bravery and also what colleagues said was a funny sense of politeness. they say, he always called his superiors sir or ma'am. also, hellfire released more details on how burchett died. a tree fell on him. the tree came down as thousands of gallons of return was dropped in the area. they did not say whether the tree fell due to the fire or the return that was dropped. there may have been a miscommunications -- a miscommunication or the crew may not have heard warnings about the drop. >>> a prowler has been caught on camera three times in two weeks. deborah villalon is in the neighborhood where people are about to take justice into their own hands. >> we are in maxwell park appear in the hills. this is a neighborhood where people watch out for each other. they have a neighborhood watch and can -- and communitya peepe won't -- block every exit and entrance. >> she has put up motion addiction li

family and friends are remembering utah firefighter matt burchette, who was killed while battling thein draper city, utah, will be at half-staff this week. >>> a new report from the research group trip says poor road conditions are costing californians billions of dollars each year. it's sure to be part of the debate in the november election when state voters decide on proposition 6. the measure would repeal the recent gas tax increase meant to fund road repair and maintenance. popular fast food chain in-n- out has certainty a "cease-and- desist" order to a san francisco brewery. seven stills brewing's new beer packaging bore a striking resemblance to the popular hamburger chain and it was no accident. >>> we'll have news updates throughout the day on your favorite platforms, including our website, kpix.com >>> good morning. 8:27. we are still tracking delays in santa rosa due to an earlier crash no longer blocking lanes. it's in the northbound direction. here's a live look. this is right near highway 12. and you can see traffic backs up along the left side of your screen, that's nort

matt burchett served for 20 years in salt lake city and just this may joined the draper city fire department in utah to lead its wildfire program. tonight, his colleague's are remembering a loving, funny, talkented man. but first, here's burchett, a batallion chief, speaking to reporters earlier this month right before he came to california to help battle the enormous mendocino complex fire. battalion chief bob bowery, draper city fd:'and matt jumped at the chance to go assist in california and 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 say he was a master of his craft.' troy walker, draper city mayor: 'draper deployed 5 firefighters from here on august the 2nd and the team has worked tirelessly to protect lives and property. the entire community of draper is mourning his loss.'(grant) investigators say a falling tree killed burchett. three other firefighters were injured when the tree came down. burchett and his crew from utah were with firefighters from napa, sonoma and lake counties. (pam) meanwhile,

>burchett's final alarm...broadcast over scanners across northern utah... we will reach for the highest mountain tops..>drawing tears...as mourners remembered the man who never backed down--even suffering a stroke in 2015-- but taking that setback....to build the home of his dreams. burchett..while relentless in his waking hours...his brother joked...could sleep through anything.in a particularly touching moment...burchett's father... recalling the countless voicemails his son left him... wanted to leave one more for his "matty..." tomorrow mabrisa rodriguez additional cooling is expected across the bay area along with another round of widespread overnight and morning low clouds. with a deeper marine layer, expect patchy fog and coastal drizzle to continue