fuelled by unseasonal bly dry weather and strong eastern winds firefighters stormed into apartment homes and went door to door to rescue people who could be trapped. hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed, but so far, no deaths or serious injuries have been reported. researchivist being called in to help from several different countries. >> thanksgiving day parade stepped off new york city yesterday. were on one of the floats. which really cool to see them. they also kicked off the ribbon cutting. which started event. thousands performers, do don't march bands from across country and decorative --. >> and also start of santa claus. reindeer. and mrs. claus there as well. made journey all of way down from north poll to bring up the rear season. overseas, taste of tradition. thousands miles from home. these american troops took a short break chow down on their thanksgiving meal. at afghanistan's bagram airfield nor man 14,000 pounds turkey and 8,000 piece were delivered to feed u.s. service members. organizer say there nothing more comfort when you are far away from home and miss