typical of the season we're seeing, strong winds up to 30 miles per hour and a lot of tinder, a lot of try tinder, in these areas, turning sun valley particularly into a bit of a powder keg. of course that's so bad in some areas that the local ski area has turned on water cannons to protect their area. >> all hands on deck to say the least. we'll check back. thanks. big question in washington right now -- fund health care or capitol hill? that is the question lawmakers are asking themselves this week. after still failing to reach a deal on how to keep the government running with only 45 days left to go until the october 1st deadline. it appears that both sides of the aisle agree the president's health care overhaul is the only thing standing in the way. elizabeth is live in washington with more details on this. >> reporter: well, lawmakers