Evacuation orders have happened in san matteo county, take a look. We are live over the fire. Look at all the smoke coming off of the mountains. Man, that is certainly intense as sky 7 gets a closer look for you us. You can see a bit of that orange glow coming off the ridge of the mountain right there in the trees and that dark smoke. We are covering this closely right now. Good evening, thank you for joining us tonight as we follow all of this. Reporter glad you are with us. Immediate evacuations are ordered for the communities of lo mamar and deerborne park and the state park including the baronco community and theres an Evacuation Center at pescidaro high school, now, we are there live, bring us up to date, please. This fire continues to rage inching up to a community of 200 to 300 people i spoke to several residents who gearing up and getting ready to evacuate the area. You can see behind us, the white smoke expanding and picking through the trees, you can see the flames rages as they approach a place with 60 homes. We are flying over as close as we can. You can see the flames are expanding throughout the area. Cal fire confirmed this fire is impactly impacting two main communities in san mateo county, lomamar and deerborne park. It is prezsumed it started sundy morning. Many residents have been documenting the sight of the blaze since sunday. Here is one of them, thomas marks. We wanted to pack the stuffed animals and clothes. Everyone is checking in and we have been checking in on each other and making sure that everyone is doing okay. And when someone is needing something we try to check in on them. You can see the massive cloud of smoke covering the ridge as we speak. Cal fire new evacuation orthopedics for the areas are lets talk about the community. They have been communicating through radio. They have no cell reception down there. I spoke to a few of them they were speaking about if they feel safe and should they evacuate now. Now, cal fire did put the order in for everyone to evacuate. They are packing up and gearing up to leave the area and hoping for the best. In san mateo county, abc7 news. All right, thank you. Now, we head to the fires in napa county, the gamble fire is the fire is 4500 acres both out of control. So is the hennessey fire. You can see the flames in the video. It burned more than 2700 acres and causing more evacuations. We have been following the fire and he joins us live, wayne, what is the latest there had . Well, its quite a fire. We are some 15 miles away. Look at the smoke over my shoulder. That is not what we wanted to see today, it is much worse than what we saw when we stood in the same spot yesterday. The hennessey is one of the three fires burning and we have gotten a close look at it today. This was highway 128 at noon. With cal fire diverting air support to regions facing larger threats. The hennessey fire was free to burn and roam and it does. This couple live on top of the mountain. And that devastating lightning landed practically on top of them. It was, thunder and lightning all evening. But, it really got loud. We looked out the window and it was increase engine size. Reporter had whwhat are you thinking . Save the house. Reporter they did, but there was a complication. They logged 16 lightning strikes and many are smould erring waiting for a puff of hot wind. Theres spots that are smoking and trees in the bottom, like where they come out of the ground. They are little flames still up there. Those smouldering fires become big fires. You are talking about ticking time bombs. Yes, each one of those has potential. Reporter and growing with in half than hour, what was a line of flames on the ridge barrelled down the mountain. For a while, at the threatened but never did cut off highway 128. One small victory for firefighters in a wide ranging battle. Now, to update the evacuations. Where we are standing right now. Highway 128, silverado trail, this road is closed for several miles because it goes in the fire zone. Theres other evacuations as well. Circle oaks, to Wooden Valley road on at lat peak, the bubbling wells pet cemetery east to the dead end. From loma vista road heading east to the dead end of soda canyon road. If you are looking for go to napa, the Crosswalk Community church, first street in napa, live in napa county, wayne freedman, abc7 news. Here is another live look at the fire in san mateo county, near the town of la honda, you can see what an issue it is. The weather is a factor or here and in napa as well. Of course, lets go to abc7 news meteorologist to see what is happening on the fire line. Yeah, dan, it is not good near la honda, its so hot, 90 degrees right now. Firefighters will have to battle the low relative humidity. Its 26 . Fortunately the winds are not a big issue near this fire right now. Gusts to 3 miles an hour. Winds are going to be a problem near the north bay, near the fires the winds have increased, right now, 101 degrees. 24 relative humidity and north wind to 22 miles an hour. Thats the gusts. Thats near the hennessey fire, and near the gamble fire, so hot, and the winds have increased, gusting to 10 miles an hour. The firefighters will have to battle the wind in the surrounding area, you can see the breezes are going to pick up right now. Anywhere from 1530 miles an hour from our cam, you can see the smoke all the way across and heres a view from our sutro tower camera, seeing the north bay smoke. So, definitely be careful, close your windows and stay inside. Thanks very much. Evacuations and air quality alerts are in affect, due to the wild fire in Sonoma County, people in rural areas of west Sonoma County, are under a mandatory evacuation order. Earlier an evacuation warning was pushed on out to cell phones to all Sonoma County residents, and theres an air pollution alert for those living in the hills between hieldsburg. Lightning struck the fire. Reporter thefirefighters could be heard saying its coming right at us. Look at the video. That is just insane. That fire is just one of many cal fire has groupeding to to call the lightning complex fire. The National Weather service tweeted out this this video where the fires can can be seen from the air. Cal fire said this cluster of fires has burned 25,000 acres and zero percent contained. Of course, we are staying on the fires toughly, lets turn our attention to the coronavirus pandemic. Covid testing is expanding in the south bay. Santa clara county is opening up a new testing site at the fairgrounds in san jose, as well as a new partnership that could really be a game changer for testing. Abc7 News Reporter chris winn explains why. At the Santa Clara County fairgrounds a new covid19 testing site has sparked new hope in battling the disease. We started here as ground zero for covid in the united states. And six months later, we are still fighting. They are making the availability at scale, to be able to test 1,000 people a day at this site alone. Eventually they will be able to accommodate five times the amount. That is how we will get the businesses back to work. And that is how we are going to get our kids back in school and learning. Its testing. All right had. The Santa Clara County Health System currently accounts for nearly 40 of daily testing. Officials say thanks to a new partnership with the lab in southern california. Those who get tested should be able to get their results within three days. Its drivethru, so, if you have symptoms, you can come to this site, stay in your car, and get the fast, simple is and free tests. The county has other pop up testing locations available to the public. But this specific drivethru site is targeted at those who may have symptoms or who may be at higher risk. Appointments are required for the time being. The total period from the time they drive in to the time they drive out, really should be less than 15 minutes if they are there at their appointed time. Reporter the location offers testing for pedestrians and bicyclists. Its easy, super friendly people, explained everything that they were doing, it made it comforting. Flu shots will be offered at the testing site this fall. And down the road, covid19 vaccines are a possibility. Anybody 6 months and older should be getting the flu shot, except for a small group of people with immunocompromised conditions and you should check with your provider to see if you fall in the very small group. The testing component crucial. As the country prepares to deal with the flu and the coronavirus at the sap time. Get tested, know your status. And take action. Spread the word to families and friends and coworkers to do the same. In san jose, chris wynn, abc7 news. Rape survivors confront the Golden State Killer and unleash a lifetime of pain and resiliency. And a spike in home burglaries, we will ask police about the best ways to stay safe. And pandemic. For spending a perfectly reasonable amount of time on the couch with tacos from grubhub . Rewarded get a free delivery perk when you order. [group] grubhub. My psoriasis. Cosentyx works on all of this. Cosentyx treats the multiple symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis to help you look and feel better. Dont use if youre allergic to cosentyx. Before starting, get checked for tuberculosis. An increased risk of infections and lowered ability to fight them may occur. Tell your doctor about an infection or symptoms, if your inflammatory bowel disease symptoms develop or worsen, or if youve had a vaccine or plan to. Serious allergic reactions may occur. Om. Today began three days of victim impact statements of the man called the golden state murder. He plead guilty to avoid the death penalty. I sang jesus loves me in my head as i waited. Waited to die. The next morning, i woke up knowing i would never be a child again. And although i was truly grateful to be alive, i also felt that i had died. Look at her face. Be a man. For once in your life, be a man. Look at her. The last years of his pitiful life, ought to be spent in the worst prison in existence today. They gave deangelo the middle finger before walking back to her seat. So much emotion and pain there, obviously. Well, theres been more than a 40 spike in home breakins and burglaries in San Francisco, that is nearly double what was reported last year, cdespite moe people working from home because of the pandemic. We explain what specific areas are being targeted. Reporter San Francisco resident Taylor Gilland is reevaluating the safety of his home after his garage was broken in to last week i want saw this like metal wire they used to reach in and pull the line behind the garage door to pull the emergency lever. Reporter he was caught by surprise like many he is working from home. He only leaves for quick errands but realized that someone had tracked his daily routine. Your trust is violated. Reporter he is one of many who have been burglarized. A 41 spike from this time last year. Abc7s analysis of Police Data Shows the biggest increases were in the Mission Southern and northern districts. Where at least 200 or more burglaries were reported in those areas this year. Compared to last year. Theres more property crimes verse you know, robberies and street assaults if you will. Reporter he works with sf safe, the city a he is leading Crime Prevention organization, he said in most cases, people working from home, are leaving briefly and not locking the doors and closing the windows. The old thing, if you see a red button that says is, dont touch it, what do you do . Touch it. You see an open door, you go in it. Reporter of the last 100 homes that he has evaluated in st San Francisco, how many did not have cameras . 75. Its helps to have an extra set of eyes. In gillands case, its likely someone was watching. Abc7 news. Looking for room to spare. The east bay Housing Market is lily everyone in the house is online and i cant get enough bandwidth to video chat with my book club. Try 1 gig internet with at t fiber. You get more bandwidth and hbo max included. So, everyone stays entertained. So i can just watch the show instead of reading the book . You know, if you turn on your subtitles. Thats almost reading. Get 1 gig internet with at t fiber for 49. 99a month for a year. No annualcontract. And now get hbo max included. Limited availability in select areas. Call 1. 877. Only. Att a 1,000 acre fire burning. Evacuations are ordered for the communities of lomamar and deerborne park, bi billowing sm can be seen for miles. Abc7 news is committed to building a better bay area. And one of the pillars we are focusing on is the economy and what changes mean for your family. Home sales are continuing to accelerate. Theres fewer homes listed for sale, but prices are skyrocketing. Here is leslie brinkley. Reporter real estate prices are zooming up in the east bay, despite a continued lack of inconveniei inconvenieventory this home sol nine offers, all over the asking price. I got two buyers right now, and both of them had to compete against six offers, a colleague had one with 15. Reporter theres a big decli decline in homes listed for sale. Down 47 . 62 in hayward. Down 70 in clayton. That is fueling price increases year over year. Up 69 through the 880 corridor. And up 18 in elsorido and up the in pleasant hill, the suburb is still the draw with home Office Spaces and backyards. I live live m this family traded in a mth r a home in alamo. Everyone is working from home now, so where they were conditionered about their community or needed to be close. Thats less of a concern now. Typically, in a normal year, when kids go back to school. We see a slow down and we are not seeing this year. Because the concept ofid going back to school is likely. Abc7 news. A flex alert is in affect until 10 00 p. M. Once again tonight across california. That is issued when demand for power could out pace the supply in the heat wave. State power officials issued a stage two power emergency. That means rotating power out acknowledges are imminent this afternoon. We are asking to conserve power now to relieve demand on the power grid. And it is intense heat as the heat wave continues that we are dealing with. San jose, 97 degrees, tide the old record of 1997 and gilroy broke its previous record of 102 set in 1966. Lets look at the live picture. You will notice layers of smoke from the fire burning in san mateo county, 98 right now in santa rosa. Its in the triple digits from novato to fairfield. 103 in concord, and here are those from the north bay as we take a look at the smokey sky there. 74 in santa rosa, 98 in redwood city. Its 93 in san jose, triple digits in gilroy. And by the way, mid 100s for the hottest spots so far. That will be updated in just a few minutes here. Air quality is being impacted by all the smoke from the fires burning. So, we do have some pockets of moderate air quality around livermore, and vacaville, i suspect it will change as more and more smoke will spew in the our area. Air quality, spare the air alert has been issued. Its in affect right now. Again for tomorrow. You will notice poor to moderate air quality for parts of the bay area. Live doppler 7, showing you a quieter picture. Just high clouds. Humid out there as we are continuing to see the clouds that you are looking at from the Golden Gate Bridge camera. Dangerous heat tomorrow. Brief relief arrives on thursday and hot weather returns this up coming weekend. Excessive heat warning continues in the 9 00 p. M. Tomorrow for the bay area and until 8 00 p. M. Tonight for lake and mendacino county, it has been days and pro longed and taking the heat, its high temperatures that we are seeing in the area. It will be a mild to warm start and ten for the afternoon, another hot day, not as hot as today though. 102 in morgan t tas, and low 70s right near the coast, downtown San Francisco, 76 degrees. 70 in daly city, north bay temperatures with a few clouds. 98, santa rosa and sonoma, and the east bay, 83 oakland, 89 in fremont. It will be warm there. 100 in fairfield, and livermore. 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