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That the background you saw of the live shot is looking for the possibility of a secondary device. now, we should keep in mind, its a little premature to determine if it really was an explosive device that hurt people or blow that dumpster up. but we can remember that about a month ago, two months ago, in central park, it was the gentleman who jumped off the rock on to an improvised device and bust his leg. so its not uncommon or out of the ordinary to believe that it may have been an explosive ...

Theyre looking and trying to see what -- whether or not there is anything else. but, again, the fact that theyve let us this close is a good sign at the very least that theyve got somewhat a control on at least this block, at least this area. >> all right, brian, were going to come back to you in a couple of minutes. and we are -- were beginning to let you try to find a little more out about whats going on there on the scene. and well be back to you in a couple minutes. >> okay, judge. >> thomas...

Caliber? >> i think that was the assumption that you have to go from. you have a checklist of reasons why this might have occurred international terrorism is up top, domestic terrorism is next and you sort of eliminate these types of theories. i think tom is correct on these cellphone issues. theyre probably using what any ca they call burner phones to get the cell tower information will be key. especially for the guys still intact. where was it purchased, who windchill purchased it, getting the...

The islamic center moments before a flash is seen and then the fire starts. and a deadly fire in memphis has killed seven people, including three children. three more kids were taken to the hospital in critical condition. firefighters still looking for the cause there. and in sports, the u.s. open wrapped up over the weekend. angleak kerber won the womens title on sad, and on sunday, stan wawrinka took the mens crown. >> and brand new polls in the race for president. closer than ever. four k...

Okay, we got 10, 20 stories of fire. you know, well deal with it. well get up there. you know, well get to it. >> there are fire crews just streaming into this area from every conceivable direction. >> by this time, some of the top chiefs in the department had joined chief pfeiffer, running the command post, sending guys upstairs. one of the men who went up was lieutenant kevin pfeiffer who was in charge of engine 33 and was the chiefs brother. >> i just remember we both looked at each other, sa...

A lot of people injured. firefighters, bloody nose, things like that. and then it hits me. where is my brother? i start realizing that ive probably lost my brother. so i try to go back to the world trade center. i need to go find my brother. >> where are the guys? >> i have no idea. i was with chief pfeifer. im in the middle of the street walking. a cop approached me and says, who are you with? >> im with the chief of battalion one. >> oh, youre battalion one? you have i.d.?

Unbelievable. >> you okay? >> yeah. >> close? okay, good. >> it was a miracle, you know. >> we were worried about you guys. we didnt know what happened to you guys. everybodys all right? everybodys accounts for? everybodys accounted for? >> everybody come back one by one to the fire house, except one. >> did you see tony over there? >> we were all accounted for except for tony. everybody was wondering about tony.

>> what really stick in my mind is passing by these people and filming them and filming their astonishment. i remember tilting the camera back and forth between the people and the tower in front of me. [ sirens ] >> both towers of the world trade center have been hit by aircraft. both are in flames. >> there is black smoke coming from both of the towers. its a horrific scene here.

Im too emotional. hes tough. tough box of nails, that guy. id do anything to have him back. he could have this job if it meant my father standing in front of me today. >> our legacy kids are special. i think it says a lot about whats inside them. it most likely says a lot about their parents and how they lived their lives. >> it was after 9/11 when i knew that i have to make sure i get on this job. for me wanting to always be a firefighter, but for also me wanting to carry on my fathers legacy. ...

Was only one way to get up there. walk. >> companies come in. you see them. theres a concerned look on their face. and theyre sent up. >> a firefighter in full gear carrying 60-something pounds of hose and equipment takes about a minute to climb one flight of stairs. these guys were looking at 80 stories just to get there. then theyd start working. >> i thought that we were going to put the fire out. everyone seemed to be confident. i know i was. >> we basically looked at it,