Mind blowing. Reporter grind bartfelt said when he first heard about the fire this morning, he had no idea how bath it would be until 4th arrived on scene. High heart sunk add i saw our building up in flames when i turned the corner. Reporter he building where his family started the business more than 70 years ago appears to be a complete loss. While he hopes insurance will allow them to carry on, right now he says its simply too early to say. When the dust clears, the smoke clears, so to speak, you know, what the obviously big time damage, you know, well cross that bridge when we get to it. Reporter and lieutenant Jonathan Baxter from San Francisco fire is on scene briefing us with the latest developments. Well go to that live right now. That firefighter has recent by released from the Trauma Center and is going to be okay. We have the three displaced residents, as well as an unaccounted number of employees from the established businesses that are affected from this fire. Our Fire Department is working with our Housing Development department, Human Services association, and red cross, to make sure that these individuals are afforded proper information, proper services, that will allow them to recover from this incident moving forward. At this time, the building of origin for this fire is being determined by our Fire Investigation task force to be to the rear of 140 14th street. I want to remind you that this is an active Fire Investigation, meaning this will be fluid. This could change within the dynamics of a cause and original were once it is safe for them to get into the footprint to properly evaluate what the point of originallen is, and then what the cause is going to be for this fire, which will come at a later time. With that, i am open for questions. [ inaudible ] so the question was, theres information that there was a mattress fire on the area street side last night. That is correct. We can confirm that there was a mattress fire last night around 11 00 in the evening. That mattress fire was extinguished by Engine Company 6. That was associated to a homeless encampment in that area. Again, that fire was completely extinguished last night by Engine Company number 6 around 11 00, 11 30 in the evening. [ inaudible ] so the question is, is do we believe that this fire was related to the mattress fire . Again, our fire investigators will take that into account, but it is too early at this thi but, again, our fire investigators have that information. They are evaluating what occurred last night, and they will place that into their determining factor as to the cause and origin of this fire. All right, listening here to lieutenant Jonathan Baxter from the San FranciscoFire Department, talking about that massive five alarm fire that broke out this morning and took firefighters three hours to bring under control. Six buildings were destroyed. He did mention that one firefighter, who was injured, has now been released from the Trauma Center. He also said that the investigation obviously is ongoing, but that they think say building of origin, that it was in the rear of 140 14th street. That it was in the rear of the building where that fire may have sported, but he said obviously things could change as the investigation goes on, because its a very fluid scene. There was also a mattress fire last night nearby in a homeless encampment. The lieutenant was asked in that fire and the fire this morning may be connected. He said that they are working to try to figure that out. Right now, they just dont have the answer. So, again, well continue to follow this. If we get information to during this newscast, we will bring it to you. A grass fire in concord forced authorities to close two lanes of highway 4 this afternoon. That fire started just after 2 30 today west of willow pass road. The flames burned about 15 acres. The two right eastbound lanes of highway 4 and the off ramp to willow pass road have reopened. No word yet on what caused that fire. In vallejo, two Police Lieutenants onleave in connection with the construction of evidence from a shooting, say theyve done nothing wrong. Last month, a detective fired through a windshield, killing sean monterosa, and then shortly after that, the windshield was replaced, apparently with no notice. Our Crime Reporter henry lee has been following this story and has our report tonight. Reporter vallejo Police Lieutenants are on paid leave, a state attorney general is investigating why they failed to preserve the wind shield linked to the shedly officer solved shooting of sean month rosa. This criticism that there was some nefarious plot is completely outland wish. Reporter earn attorney representing the two lieutenants said the windshield, replaced for practical reasons. The department needed the truck back in service. From an evidentiary standpoint, understand there is no value to that windshield after the photographing has occurred. Reporter he said that crime scene technicians thoroughly photographed the scene after monterroso was shot true the windshield of a police truck, the officer mistaking something in his hand for as a gun. Shame on him for doing what hes done. To place these two employees on leave is nothing less than an outrage, and its demoralizing to the entire department. Reporter but attorney john burris, who represents the family, said the lieutenants have leader ship roles. Rodriguez is head of investigations, and nick oh leeny is president of the police union. They should be setting examples at high levels, and they should not be the ones who decide what is relevant evidence or not. Now, the state attorney general is looking into the windshield issue and all right l report its findings back to the Solano County d. A. , but Neither Agency is looking into the actual shooting, so if the d. A. Continues to recuse herself by weeks end, the city of vallejo said it will file legal action. The u. S. Appears likely to mark 150,000 deaths from the coronavirus by tomorrow. The latest numbers from Johns Hopkins show more than 149,000 people have now died, with more than 1,000 deaths reported just yesterday. The u. S. Has reported more than 4. 3 million coronavirus cases, and more than 1. 3 Million People have recovered from the virus. At the White House Briefing today, a reporter pushed the president on a tweet he shared promoting the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat the coronavirus. Many doctors think it is extremely successful. The hydroxychloroquine. Coupled with the zinc and perhaps the death row micen, but many doctors think its extremely good, and some people dont. Some people, i think its become very political. Twitter, as well as facebook and youtube later removed a video retweeted by the president due to misleading claims about the drug. The fda recently revoked an emergency order for its use as a treatment. However, the president said today, he believes it works in the early stages and is proven to be safe. North carolina and virginia are putting new restrictions now on bars, as the number of coronavirus cases spike there. Casey stegall tells us no data shows that covid cases are rising in at least 21 states. Reporter more than 10 states are seeing an increase in hospitalizations as the spread of the coronavirus accelerates. Floridas department of health is reporting a 23 uptick in hospitalizations among young people, between july 16th and 24th. Health experts say rising cases in this age group could complicate how states approach school reopenings. Its not just necessarily screening the sick and making sure that they stay home, its about improving ventilation. And positive test rates are on the rise in several states including virginia, ohio, and tennessee. The White House Task force is urging officials to mandate mask wearing indoors, and reduce indoor gatherings to less than 10 people. When youve been out in a group and gathered with a larger Group Without your mask on, you may have been exposed, and you dont want to be the one that bring this virus home. Meanwhile, Major League Baseball is facing a hiccup just days into the season. At least 17 players and coaches now from the Miami Marlins have tested positive for the virus. The team postponed the home opener, as well as other upcoming games. The marlins played in philadelphia last weekend. If you cant keep players from doing certain social activities, the spread of this thing is not going to be able to be to stopped. The nfl begins its Training Camp this week, and already more than a dozen players have opted out of the season over coronavirus concerns. Thats the latest from dallas, casey stegall, fox news. California is reporting a smaller than average number of coronavirus cases, but Authorities Say that may be due to a lag in reporting from the weekend. 56,000 new cases of covid19 were reported yesterday. The sevenday average is over 9,000 cases. 73 more people day died yesterday. The sevenday average is 108 deaths per day. The test Positivity Rate has gone down slightly to 7. 5 . Hospitalizations are down, as well, about half a percent, and icu patients are down nearly 2 . As more and more counties are put on the governors watch list, more are adopting local masking and distancing laws, trying to strike a balance between letting Public Health needs and people who are not openly defying the rules. Tom joins us with a look at how bay area counties are responding. Tom . Well, by a unanimous vote today, contra costas board of supervisors put real teeth into its mask mandate with a schedule of fines and other problems for antimask laws. Many believe that it is the key to slow down and ultimately stop the spread of coronavirus. When the governor issued a state mandate to essentially wear masks in public places, state law allows Law Enforcement to issue misdemeanor citations which have steep fines and possible jail. However, three of the nine bay area counties, contra costa, marin, and napa, have enacted local rules that are far less harsh than the states. It appears that only a handful of citations have been issued. Were trying to lead with education, so ideally, were not going to sneak up on anybody and smack them with a fine, but give them the opportunity to take corrective action. Reporter sonoma is expected to enact such a law august 6th. Ali, San Francisco, san mateo, santa clara, and solano, have yet to do so. In one we or another, there seems to be a real reluctance to put the hammer down, because common sense and social pressure usually works. Most laws on the books enjoy voluntary compliance. It takes no involvement of any Government OfficialPolice Officer. Former San FranciscoPolice Officer commander richard car ia, who now heads the institute of cruel justice said in effect the fines and sanctions are a backup for dealing with those who think they dont have to follow the rules. I think Police Officers should look at what risk is presented by the behavior of the person. Reporter but if covid continues to run wild, he said that police may be forced to use less discretion. When the issue becomes enforcement around masks, i think that Law Enforcement officers in california need a clear message from their political leadersing that this is part of the mission, and they would like them to go out and do it. That is what is going to help us slow the spread, get us off the states watch list, so we can resume reopening our economy. Now, each county has exemptions to their general rules, often not requiring masks at home, or masks with household members, in cars, for legitimate medical reasons, for instants or kids under 12. So its important to know the general rules, but to check your local countys rules. Its normally one of the buttiest days of the year for giants baseball opinionette opening day at oracle park. But this year, as you see there, its essentially a ghost town. Up next, the toll on businesses surrounding the ballpark, as the team prepares to play tonight without fans. And were looking into that weather. Its warming up a little bit out there. Not a bad day. Lots of sunshine, but temperatures on the increase. Ill have the forecast when i return. When you think of a bank, you think of people in a place. But when you have the chase mobile app, your bank can be virtually any place. 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Reporter from the tavern, you can see oracle park, but except for some cardboard cutouts. Its an submit seen these days. Fans often ducked in before or after games on their walk between the ballpark and b. A. R. T. , but no longer, not in the era of covid19, where the games go on, for now, but without any fans allowed to watch in person. Its definitely hit this neighborhood hard. Dog patch, mission bay. And south beach, next to high drive. You know, a lot of places that just havent reopened yet, that depended on the giants traffic. On the 20 previous opening days here, these now empty sidewalks near oracle were packed. The Giants Dugout store would be 10 deep at the checkout lines. Tuesday afternoon, it almost looked closed. The buzz of a typical opening day is today more of a whisper. We used to put like a carnival event, you know. We would have the liquor companies, and the beer companies, and everybody, coming out and going crazy for opening day, you know, and today, not so much. Opening day is so much a part of the fan experience. Giants ceo larry br bear said the fans will view have to cheer in online gatherings to watch the games on tv. I believe my message would be, well be back. Reporter king estimates hell lose 2 3 of his business at his two bars this season, and his baseball season routine is changing. Ill be watching the game at home in north beach instead of bar tending, you know. Cool capitol capitola and dr. Anthony fauci will be recognized this year with the ripple of hope award. Past recipients of the reward include former president obama. Arch Bishop Desmond tutu, and Vice President ial candidate joe biden. Coming up, the president s attorney general on the hot seat at capitol hill, as lawmakers grill william barr on a number of topics. And coming up on ktvu at 6 00, the Oakland Police department under more scrutiny under officers response recent protests. The new report released today by the departments internal monitor. Awesome internet. 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If he doesnt want federal officers in portland, he ought to do this job. The protesters say their job isnt to incite cry violence, but they say theyll stay on the streets until they see systemic changes in police and beyond. Attorney general william barr testified for the first time today before the House Judiciary Committee about a wide range of controversial topics, and at times todays hearing turned heated. Lauren blanchard in washington with the latest on barrs testimony, and why it almost didnt happen. Since when is it okay to try to burn down a federal court . Is that okay . Is that okay now . No. Shame out you, mr. Barr. Shame on you. From the getgo, a House Judiciary Committee hearing with william barr was confrontation. You seem to have a difficult time understanding systemic racism. I dont agree there is systemic racism in police departments. Mr. Barr, apparently the president believes that you can be activated. Lawmakers questioning barr on why the president s ally roger stones jail sentence was commute. I agree that the president s friends