Smashed and the homeowners are thankful for one was hurt. Their main goal is to get this fixed before thanksgiving. If you want to see more pictures of what it looked like, why posted them on our website. Thats kron4. Com. At least eight trees have fallen in the wake of the high winds blowing through the city of concorde. Damage to both public and private property could be seen all across the city, including some Power Outages affecting major traffic intersections along concorde boulevard. Thats where at t crews were busy preparing service disruption. When it rains and the wind is as high it has been, we get very busy for a week or so, cleaning up. A lot of downed lines, a lot of facilities get wet. So, we are very busy. Right now, joe is up in the bucket and basically is rehabbing some pairs of wire that go down the street affected by the moisture and the wind. Concorde at t workers said they will be putting in overtime to repair damage caused by the high winds. Happening now, strong
Street. The victims barely got away. Reporter the victim came very close to having himself and his niece and his sister shot at last night by the suspects. They are happy they made it out of there alive. When he shot at me, like, on my face, i thought, im gone. Reporter it was around 8 15 last night when this Union City Man who didnt want to be identified pulled in to his driveway on Santa Suzanna way with his sister and 2yearold niece. Instantly there was trouble. And i see there was guy running and he point a gun at me and he said give me all your money. Whatever you got, just give me. I said, okay, be cool, dont shoot anyone. Reporter the victim cooperated and then gravity intervened upsetting the suspect. I got the money, i put it right here. And the money fell down and he shoot at me. Reporter the suspect then chased the victims sister and niece through the gates. I door was locked and she was right here and her baby was standing next to her. Reporter the suspect fired again leavi
The chinese consulate because he had been hearing voices in chinese. The documents say phang placed three containers filled with gasoline near the consulate entrance last wednesday night, then ignited them with a lighter. There are no indications at that time to suggest it was motivated by terrorism, politics or civil rights issues. Reporter a spokesperson for the chinese consulate reacted to the arrest by issuing a statement saying in part, quote, we urge the u. S. Side to learn lessons from this incident, take effective measures to ensure the safety, security and dignity of chinese diplomatic and Missions Staff in the u. S. And prevent the recurrence of similar incidents, unquote. Tonight, police appear to be doing just that as they continue to stand guard outside the consulate. The 24hour presence will remain until were absolutely positive that this is what it appears to be, and thats an isolated incident. Reporter and youre looking at some of the charred damage that remains outside
Good evening and thanks for joining us. Im diane dwyer. A serial arsonist is on the loose in the south bay. There have been ten fires in less than a week, all in downtown san jose. Police are hoping a new 10,000 reward will make the difference. Kimberly terry is at the scene of the latest fire with more for us. Reporter Authorities Say they have grave concerns for Public Safety and also for the firefighters who are risking their lives to fight this rash of suspicious fires which have been moving fast, growing very quickly. The 10,000 reward is being offered by the San Jose Firefighters Union for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Neighbors who live on east st. John and 17th woke up just before 4 30 this morning to massive flames. I went to the back and i came outside and there was a fire in the back. So i came over here right away and tried to get them out. Reporter a couple in their 70s were inside sleeping but escaped unharmed.
With dark medium length hair and wearing distinctive large frame glasses. The fires have been set in a small Geographic Area in the Early Morning hours and are similar in nature. At this time, we can confirm that eight of these fires have been intentionally set. The most recent having occurred this morning at 4 23 at 7 the 7 east st. Johns. Targeted structures have included a church, commercial building, and five family residences. The causes of two are still undetermined. Reporter san jose firefighters say it was a jogger who alerted them to the fire this morning by the banging on the door of their station, which is very close to the home of the corner of east st. John and 18th street. A couple in their 70s were able to get out safely, thanks to some neighbors who alerted them. Kimberly tere, nbc, bay area news. Kimberly, any idea at this point on a motive for these fires . Reporter not yet. Police are still police and fire, i should say, are working very closely together to try to, n