Now after the rally protest march through east oakland to gain more support for their cause. In richmond the family of a man shot and killed by police last year gathered to bring attention to what they believe was his wrongful death. They announced that the rally that they are filing a civil case against the Richmond Police department. In September Richard petty perez was killed by police familys attorney said this was the right time to make the announcement. This is the appropriate forum even on Martin Luther kings weekend because dr. King himself talked a lot about Police Brutality and misconduct police engaged in in the community. Its entirely appropriate that this day this period of time, that were also talking about this issue. We have a lot there has been a lot of conversations about black lives matter. Well i have to tell you all lives matter. The family hopes the tragedy can result in Better Community police practice. The incident was the first use of deadly force by Richmond P
Is just the Public Safety and protecting all the resources here. So we just want to try our best to get this containment underway as best we can. Reporter again, the u. S. Forest service is heading up this fire fight. They are getting assistance from cal fire and the California National guard. 22 firefighters are here for the fire, as well. We can say that the firefighters say it is very active fire behavior. Today it is very dry. It is very hot and that is going to complicate things. Jeff ranieri will talk about the red flag warning that will make things more difficult and a little more dangerous. The fire started on saturday. Unknown cause. The containment is now at five percent. Access to the fire for firefighters is still a very large concern. Some of the folks who live here are very well aware that there are often just one way in and one way out. Kris sanchez, nbc bay area news. Still have incredible live pictures there. A five Engine Strike Team helping fight the flames. The team