right now, we are flushed with h1n1 vaccines. >> reporter: in southwest baltimore, i'm gee jea barnettwjz "eyewitness news." >>> also in tonight's wjz healthwatch a in you study proves that the soda you get from a soda fountain may not be as clean as you think. researchers from hollins university tested 90 drinks from 30 different fountains based on the 48% were contaminated with fecal bacteria. it's not known whether the bacteria came from people with dirty hands or unclean fountains. experts say drinking soda from a contaminated fountain could cause stomach new-like symptoms. the risk you have to take because that's gross. it is bad. you have to clean that stuff, you know? >> that's just a gross story. >>> let's move on from there. >> the weather's gross, too. >> it is right now. at least we don't have anything coming out of the ski. we'll have sunshine tomorrow but the cold air is going to continue for the next few days. we're going to get to that in a moment. today, though, 33 degrees. we were above freezing but 41 is the high. and on january 1st, we did hit that average before tem

there was this fire in southwest baltimore city. the cause is still underinvestigation. no injuries were reported. the chief gave us this reminder today. >> oftentimes people will use alternatives means of heat can't houses when they are economically challenged such as turning on the stove, the often and the burners and that can pose a health as well as safety hazard. >> if you use a space heater, he advises giving it three feet of space. he reminded residents that kerosene heaters are illegal in the city. >> a baltimore man was found dead on 895 and police need help in figuring out what happened. the victim has been identified as a 23-year-old from highland avenue. the body was found on the right shoulder of that road way. police are asking any drivers who were in the area this morning to come forward with information. and anne arundel run police have identify an victim. authorities say their suspect is 21-year-old thomas leonard judge of annapolis. they say he was driving a 2001 chef silver aido and had two passengers in it. the state's attorney's office is reviewing t

there was also this fire in the 2600 block in southwest baltimore.fficials say four vacant apartments caught fire. the cause is still under investigation. no injuries were reported. it is a controversial move, and it is set for wednesday. the city says it will shut down the homeless encampment, move those people to a permanent shelter, in the naacp will be there. a doctor told his organization that they would make sure the city follows through as promised. >> they have to make sure all the belongings of the homeless are basically taken care of. they have indicated they will be issuing, and it will be done. to make a homeless not feel like they are criminals, that they are breaking the law. they're in unfortunate situations that have them with and not a place to stay, but we have to take care of them. we have thousands. we should not have a problem of homelessness. >> the city has broken ground on a homeless shelter expected to open sometime next year. a recent study found 3400 homeless were living in baltimore. police held to identify a suspect in a

and southwest baltimore on the streets out there, where four vacant row homes went up in flames. no one lived there, but they say the stories are much different. flames and high winds were a dangerous combination. >> if the wind had been in a better direction, they might have caught that fire and house too. >> reporter: and baltimore city fire spokesman said that it is a bad time of the year when the family starts to rely on space heaters. if they use one, it is recommended that you keep them about three feet away from your bed or drapery so it does not have a chance to ignite. we will keep you updated on the fire victimsment we're live, cheryl conner, abc two thus. >>> and when it is thissed cold outside. you also have to worry about protecting your water pipes this baltimore that say you should let a continuous stream offed cold water run from the basement faucet. if your pipes do freeze, warm them with the blow-dryer. if you have to do that. warm that at a point where you enter your house to check your water shutoff valve to make sure that your pipes are insulated. >>> you can