sergio quintana, abc7 news. >> this is the third major fire in that area in recent months.d 22nd killed a man and injured six people. 40 residents were forced from their homes. and in september a five-alarm fire just down the street tore through a building packed with merchandise. two businesses were destroyed, five people were injured. >>> investigators are looking into what caused a motel unit in oakland to go up in flames around 7:30 last night. firefighters rescued a man and woman trapped inside by the flames. both suffering second and third-degree burns. the third woman suffered minor burns to her hands. all three were taken to the hospital. investigators say this fire appears to be accidental. >> a man that san jose police say was drunk and facing tell any hit-and-run charges this morning after running over two people, leaving one in critical condition. it happened on south white road near mount vista drive. police say the suspect drove out of a liquor store parking lot, swerving into oncoming cars, crashing into a silver sedan. he kept right on going and slammed into

sergio quintana, abc7 news. >> this is the third major fire in that area in recent months. i'm sure you remember this one last month. mission on 22nd that killed a man and injured six people. 40 residents were forced from their homes. and in september a five-alarm fire just down the street tore through a building packed with merchandise. two businesses were destroyed, five people were injured. >>> investigators are looking into what caused a motel unit in oakland to go up in flames around 7:30 last night. firefighters rescued a man and woman trapped inside by the flames. both suffering second and third-degree burns. the third woman suffered minor burns to her hands. all three were taken to the hospital. investigators say this fire appears to be accidental. >> a man that police say was drunk and facing tell any hit-and-run charges this morning after running over two people, leaving one in critical condition. it happened on south white road near mount vista drive. police say the suspect drove out of a liquor store parking lot, swerving into oncoming cars, crashing into a silv

sergio quintana is live from the scene a block from alamo square park. >> reporter: well in just the last few minutes scott street has re-opened to traffic. you can see right up there, there are a few people who are still working on the fire, doing some assessments on the damage. fire inspectors have been trying to figure out exactly what caused the fire and where. this is the historic alamo square district, which is packed full of classic victorians and unfortunately most are would buildings, all packed in very close together. this is video of the firefight shot by a resident from her rooftop. you can see the thick black smoke and fire crews mobilizing their attack. there will no fatilities and no injuries but the biggs challenge for fire crews in dense neighborhoods is keeping the fire contained to as few buildings as possible. in this case the fire started in one building and then quickly spread to three others. fire crews say most residents there -- moËt residents were likely out enjoying the weather and did not have to evacuate many people. one resident who was home ran out of h

reporting live, sergio quintana abc7 news. >> thank you. ed a midnight, all work will stop at an oil refinery in martinez. union workers at the tesoro refinery will take part in a nationwide work stoppage involving a total of nine refine riz. contract talks are underway. major sticking points include heavy overtime, unsafe staffing and dangerous working conditions. >>> starting tomorrow, teachers at a bay area elementary school will not work past school hours. it's called working to rule. the unionized teaching staff at cleveland elementary school? oakland will not stay after school to grade papers or prepare lessons. they're joining other oakland teachers who plan to too this until a new contract is in place guaranteeing smaller class sizes and better pay. the teachers will match on to campus together before school and leave together tend of the school day. >> we're coming off the driest january on record in san francisco. the city did not see even a single day of rain. there's a live look right now from our hd roof cam. skies are hazy ton

sergio quintana is live at the scene. >> right now firefighters are trying to pinpoint exactly how this fire started. you can see right now there's still a whole lot of fire crews on scene and we have been watching some fire investigators up on the roof. you can see the ladder is extended. what investigate ares do know this all started at one large residential building and then quickly spread to three others. this is video of the firefight. you can see the thick black smoke and fire crews mobilizing their attack. there will no fatilities and no injuries, which is good news fire crews say most residents were likely out enjoying the weather so they did not have to evacuate many people from the buildings. the four different damaged buildings had 19 to 25 apartments and a fire chief says resident maize not be able to -- residents may not be able to return home. >> i don't know if my apartment caught on fire. i have not been able to get close enough. but my windows are smashed in presumably so firefighters could get inside. >> one red -- the red cross is on scene to offer assistance to resid

sergio quintana is live from the scene a block from alamo square park. >> reporter: well in just the last few minutes scott street has re-opened to traffic. you can see right up there, there are a few people who are still working on the fire, doing some assessments on the damage. fire inspectors have been trying to figure out exactly what caused the fire and where. this is the historic alamo square district, which is packed full of classic victorians and unfortunately most are would buildings, all packed in very close together. this is video of the firefight shot by a resident from her rooftop. you can see the thick black smoke and fire crews mobilizing their attack. there will no fatilities and no injuries but the biggs challenge for fire crews in dense neighborhoods is keeping the fire contained to as few buildings as possible. in this case the fire started in one building and then quickly spread to three others. fire crews say most residents there -- moËt residents were likely out enjoying the weather and did not have to evacuate many people. one resident who was home ran out of h

reporting live, sergio quintana abc7 news. >> thank you. ed a midnight, all work will stop at an oil refinery in martinez. union workers at the tesoro refinery will take part in a nationwide work stoppage involving a total of nine refine riz. contract talks are underway. major sticking points include heavy overtime, unsafe staffing and dangerous working conditions. >>> starting tomorrow, teachers at a bay area elementary school will not work past school hours. it's called working to rule. the unionized teaching staff at cleveland elementary school? oakland will not stay after school to grade papers or prepare lessons. they're joining other oakland teachers who plan to too this until a new contract is in place guaranteeing smaller class sizes and better pay. the teachers will match on to campus together before school and leave together tend of the school day. >> we're coming off the driest january on record in san francisco. the city did not see even a single day of rain. there's a live look right now from our hd roof cam. skies are hazy ton

reporting live in san francisco sergio quintana, abc 7 news. >>> two people were pulled from a car that slid down an embankment tonight. it happened just after 6:00 on the willow pass road exit off interstate 680. there were two minor injuries. >>> new at 11:00 a woman is in the hospital after falling off a cliff in pacifica. it happened around 5:30 tonight near palmetto avenue and west line drive. the rescue took nearly three hours. crews had to drop down 200 feet to reach the woman. neighbors tell us she was climbing around the secret waterfall and got into trouble. the woman has moderate injuries, but is expected to be okay. >>> the strong winds whipping a large wildfire south of yosemite are finally starting to die down tonight. that's good news, of course, for firefighters working the round fire. at least 40 homes have been destroyed near the nevada state line, and two small towns remain under a mandatory evacuation order. >>> an elderly woman who died in a fire this morning in san jose has been identified. 80-year-old jenny messta was in the home. it was engulfed in flames and die

abc7 news reporter sergio quintana has details from doc's clock on mission street. >> throughout the night people brought in their donations of clothes and other items to help survivors of the fire. the owner of the bar said she didn't think twice about organizing the event. >> it can happen to anyone which is why you go help the people because it could be you next. you never know. >> this and all matching funds provided by google will be added to a gofundme account, which already has $60,000 pledged. according to a guy who set up the account, he helps to work with a local nonprofit to divvy up the cash. it will go to the families who survived the fire. among those who can really use the help is billy and his family. >> our main concern now is our dad. he's in hospital in very critical condition right now. >> he was one of the last people to be rescued from the fire. he's pictured with his wife. she's still rattled by the fire, her husband's injuries, and the fact that they are now all homeless. >> she is hanging in there and she's still in shock, you know. >> right now the family of

abc7 news reporter sergio quintana has details from doc's clock on mission street. >> throughout the night people brought in their donations of clothes and other items to help survivors of the fire. owner of the bar said she didn't think twice about organizing the event. >> it can happen to anyone which is why you go help the people because it could be you next. you never know. >> this and all matching funds provided by google will be added to a gofundme account, which already has $60,000 pledged. according to a guy who set up the account, he helps to work with a local nonprofit to divvy up the cash. among those who can really use the help is billy and his family. >> our main concern now is our dad. he's in hospital in very critical condition right now. >> he was one of the last team -- last people to be rescued from the fire. he's pictured with his wife. she's still rattled by the fire, her husband's injuries, and the fact that they are now all homeless. >> we are hanging in there and she's still in shock, you know. >> right now the family of the man is trying to figure out how to p

abc7 news reporter sergio quintana has more on that story. >> reporter: hours past sunset the weather was still balmy enough to enjoy a frozen drink and a walk on the embarcadero. >> i'm having it with strawberries and extra whip cream. >> but it's cold. >> it is. but i'm enjoying it. i mean, everything is warmer with your partner. >> judy did have a red sweater to match her grandson. >> i brought red, but it had sleeves. i stepped outside and i said no, it's too nice. >> across the city dinner was best served alfresco. their near the water was the place to be as boaters flocked to the bay and set sail in the sun. a call went out from the coast guard. two great whales were in the bay. >> right after our boat got in at 2:00 and we heard it over the radio that there were two between alcatraz in the golden gate bridge. >> she was aboard the kitty cat. the boat and her crew had just returned from a whale spotting tour. they did not see the whales in the bay. these pictures were from a prior expedition, but she said if the whales are still in the bay, boaters need to be aware. >> we say it

abc7 news reporter sergio quintana has the latest. >> this is video of the fire shot by a neighbor. you can see fire crews attacking the flames. >> he heard someone say the apartment is on desire i should come home. >> to show us the text as she met with the red cross at a nearby coffee shop. 19 residents are displaced. >> it's my first time. it's a tenancy fire. i don'ti don't know the laws and i don't know how long we will be out or if we have to look for a new place. >> the owner of this pet. and the pet survived. recovering at a veterinary's office. witness ness say it moved really forecast.. >> we started sprague to the left and it went into the little bit of the attic of the other building. three buildings involved. six units, two businesses on church. >> a few hours after the flames were put out residents went in with flashlights. they were looking for clothes and other necessities since they will not be staying here for now. abc7 news. >> this is the third major fire in that area in recent months. one last month near commission 22nd killed a man and injured six people. 40 re

abc7 news reporter sergio quintana has more on that story. >> reporter: hours past sunset the weather was still balmy enough to enjoy a frozen drink and a walk on the embarcadero. >> i'm having it with strawberries and extra whip cream. >> but it's cold. >> it is. but i'm enjoying it. i mean everything is warmer with your partner. >> judy did have a red sweater to match her grandson. >> i brought red, but it had sleeves. i stepped outside and i said no, it's too nice. >> across the city dinner was best served alfresco. their near the water was the place to be as boaters flocked to the bay and set sail in the sun. a call went out from the coast guard. two great whales were in the bay. >> right after our boat got in at 2:00 and we heard it over the radio that there were two between alcatraz in the golden gate bridge. >> she was aboard the kitty cat. the boat and her crew had just returned from a whale spotting tour. they did not see the whales in the bay. these pictures were from a prior expedition, but she said if the whales are still in the bay, boaters need to be aware. >> we say it'

sergio quintana explains what they have in mind. >> this is pier e-3 of the old western span. it's the biggest and the deepest base of the whole structure about 50 feet below the water surface. >> the idea is to use highly controlled charges to bring down the foundation. >> an animation proposed by caltran noticed there's not one large charge, instead a bunch of small ones. >> so you never have one peak shock wave. you have hundreds of smaller shocks that actually break up the concrete and we're done in about six seconds. >> peter is an independent structural engineer. he said if done correctly, the structure should fall in on itself. >> many buildings are taken down quite carefully and very successfully. there's plenty of expertise to do that and it's a great option. >> the idea of explosions under water raises lots of environmental concerns. >> regarding impacts to wildlife. how are the toxic chemicals and concrete within the structure, how are they going to be managed? >> an implosion would be timed with the tide to keep concrete particles from being swept away and this nov

sergio quintana explains what they have in mind. >> this is piere-3 of the old western span. it's the biggest and the deep of the base of the whole structure about 50 feet below the water surface. >> the idea is to use highly controlled charges to bring down the foundation. >> an animation proposed by caltran noticed there's not one large charge, instead a bunch of small ones. >> you never have one peak shock wave. you have hundreds of smaller shocks that actually break up the concrete and we're done in about six seconds. >> he is an independent structural engineer. he said if done correctly the structure should fall in on itself. >> there's plenty of expertise to do that and it's a great option. >> the idea of explosions under water raises lots of environmental concerns. >> regarding impacts to wildlife. how are the toxic chemicals and concrete within the structure, how are they going to be managed. >> an implosion would be timed with the tide to keep concrete particles from being swept away and it's low migration season so it's set to have the lowest impact on wildlife. >>>

sergio quintana, abc 7 news. >>> 8:06 on your saturday morning . starting today anyone dialing from a 415 phone number to another 415 number has to do it differently. you have to dial 1-415 as if you're calling another area code. say you want to call us hear at abc 7 from a 415 number you dial 1- 1-415-9554-7777. if you don't remember the 1-415 you'll hear a recording telling you to hang up and dial again. your call won't go through. the change is happening so the c cpuc can introe deuce a new area code it the 628 code will be an overlay, it will be assigned to new numbers in the 415 region. 628 numbers will start being assigned next month but, remember, the dialing change starts today. the countdown to the os carscars is just about over. one more day until the academy awards. a live look from the dole by theater in hollywood, the site of the ceremony. crews spent most of yesterday constructing that giant tent over the red carpet. it will stay in please if the forecast calls for rain. wet celebrities are not in the academy's plans. >> reporter: the

here is sergio quintana with the details. >> the bishop of this church delivered service in the ancient syrian language. >> they are the very last group of people who speak the language of jesus. >> there are members of the parish who are terrified for family in northern iraq and syria after isis took hundreds of syrian christians hostage this week. >> you talk to some of them, they are in bad shape. we need weapons to protect ourselves. >> some are calling on the u.s. military to intervene, but it's not just the attack on their people, they have also watched an ancient artifacts of their ancestors were destroyed. >> news of the museum in mosul, showing the winged bull the taking a sledgehammer to it. this is an inappropriatelient artifact that's existed thousands and thousands and thousands of years. >> to me, of course, i know this is the holocaust. this is 21st century holocaust. >> they say they should pressure turkey to allow their people safe haven there. abc7 news. >> the department of homeland security is funded for one more week. a funding bill passed the house yesterday 357 to