Pretty heavy. Yes. Ive got lung disease. So, yeah, ive already used my inhaler. This is as close as i could get, but it is pretty crazy. Could you see the smoke from san jose . Yeah. It is thick and covered the whole sky. You could see the whole line. Reporter people are seeing white smoke so i think that means that it is this this fire is finally dying down, hopefully. Now if you have health issues, im going to tell you to please stay home for your safety. Im live in newark, lyanne melendez, abc 7 news. Absolutely. Thanks very much. Right now lets get right to Spencer Christian monitoring the wind conditions. Oops. I couldnt hear you, kristen, but lets look at live doppler 7 hd. Down to first were looking at sky 7 hd. I didnt mean to say live doppler 7. Were looking at the smoke rising from the fire. Thick plumes of dark smoke as you pointed out. Let me look at weather conditions near the fire. Well take you down to street level. It is 69 degrees right now in newark. Relative humidity is up to 73 . That is an encourage factor. The wind is light out of the northwest at 5 Miles Per Hour with occasional gusts up to 10 Miles Per Hour. So we dont have heavy wind which is a good thing. It is not Strong Enough to hamper the Fire Fighting effort or fan the flames. But it is just Strong Enough to continue carrying smoke away from the nearby neighborhoods and communities and disburse the smoke just a little bit. So here is what we can expect over the next oh, hour or so. Winds will remain out of the northwest at 510 Miles Per Hour, pushing the smoke to the south and east and newark and fremont could expect poor air quality as long as the fire continues to burn. So ill have a further update later. Spencer, thanks very much. And now we want to show you video sent to us by viewers here. And jeff from a train riding on the train and he shot the smoke. He said the train was delayed a little bit. And ace is also tweeting that could continue around the fire scene. But quite an incredible video there. Great video there. And so is this from vanessa crane on smith street which is off of cherry. Again it looks look a couple of blocks away and she was able to document the extent of the smoke pouring into the sky. And another tweeted video from our viewers who has a streetlevel picture. You could see a dramatic picture with the fire engine on the bottom and the smoke rising above it. Just thick, black smoke permeating through the air there. And now the subject of the smoke, lisa gay lon from tram at great america, from the tram, got this shot and asked if the smoke is toxic. Well it is, in fact, toxic. We had a woman on from bay area air quality during the news at 4 00. All smoke of course is toxic. These are plastics that are burning. But much of the plastic material actually is burned up in the fire. But still, a particulate matter from the smoke itself does go into the atmosphere and you do not want to breathe that. Good tips. And share your photos or videos using the abc 7 news. Amazing pictures. Thank you to our viewers into well continue to follow this of course. Get up dates sent directly to you by downloading the abc 7 news app. And enable the push alerts an well let you know immediately as things happen. Now to the other big story, the tragedy in dallas. A gunman kills five polices. And it is changing the way police and protesters operate in the bay area and across the country. Dude, that is a cop down. There are four cops down. Assist officer, shots fire. Code three. Officer down. We have a a shooter. We dont where hes at. Get back. Hes shooting right now. We saw and heard six to eight shots. They were screaming run, run, active shooter. Just some is of the terrible moments in the past 24 hours in dallas. And here is a live look now at Downtown Dallas. Nearly 24 hours after the shooting. President obama has Just Announced he is cutting his trip to europe short so he can visit dallas early next week. Portions of the Downtown Dallas area will remain closed to the public until wednesday. And late this afternoon the mayor of dallas said the city is now safe and that a lone shooter who is dead is responsible for killing five Police Officers last night. This was a mobile shooter that had written manifestos on how to shoot and move. The good news is that the gunman has been identified. But i think good Law Enforcement means that we continue down every rabbit trail until they are exhausted. Michael johnson died after a long standoff with police when a bomb squad robot detonated a bomb near him. The 25yearold was an army veteran and gun owner who police say had a hatred for white people and was upset by the recent Police Killings in louisiana and minnesota. He was described as a loaner and his facebook posting show him embracing black activist. And police searched his home and found bombmaking materials and a manifesto and personal journal of combat tactics and they are analyzing the journal. Police are questioning three other suspects who so far are not cooperating. All of the officers he killed have been identified. They are Dallas Police officer michael krol who moved from michigan to fulfill his dream to work for the Dallas Police department. Officer patrick zamarripa, a father who survived three tours in iraq. And dallas area Rapid Transit area Brent Thompson who just celebrated a wedding. And a 13 or a 14year veteran of the Dallas Police department and Sergeant Michael smith, a former army ranger and father of two young girls. All public servants. All day dallas has seen a huge outpouring of Community Support for the police department. Reporter Caitlyn Mccully from our sister station in houston is live in Downtown Dallas tonight covering that part of the story for us. Reporter guys, you could just feel the emotion out here. We are outside of the Dallas Police headquarters. Take a look behind me. This is a police car that some of the officers brought out earlier today. As you could see, it is covered with flowers and balloons and signs that families have made, expressing their support for these five officers that were killed in the shooting. As we have said earlier, some of the other suspects that were detained last night, they have been released. Investigators are saying that the suspects that they believe killed these officers, michael johnson, they believe he acted alone. Earlier today they did search his house in mesquite, texas, and found bombmaking supplies and ammunition and some other rifles as well. We know he was an army veteran and many people described him as a loaner. We are out here in dallas and well continue to keep you updated as we learn more about the investigation. The Dallas Police department has been very cooperative, very transparent in giving us information and giving us updates as soon as we get it. Live in dallas. Abc 7 news. Thank you. Effective immediately officers at three Bay Area Police departments will patrol only in pairs. San jose, oakland and palo alto all made the change for safety. San francisco already required most officers to ride in pairs. Even prior to dallas. One unfortunate consequence of doubling up Police Officers, the public will see fewer patrol cars on the road. South bay reporter chris nguyen shows us the impact on the bay. Reporter outside of the Police Substation if south san jose this after, chief eddie garcia took a moment to reflect. I cant imagine not being fearful after what unfolded last night in dallas. The chief confirming his equipment that the officers have the best equipment possible to protect against ambush attacks and planning to purchase additional rifles and ballistic shields. And we want to work with the community but we have to make sure our officers are safe. This morning a threat against city hall. Someone reported seeing a sticker that said see cops placed on electric box and the sticker has been removed. The Community Members out today protesting officerinvolved shootings voice their frustration. They are saying all of the cops are bad and they are not standing with us. Reporter the africanamerican Service Agency in san jose said they appreciate the work of police but believes much more needs to be done to improve race relations. People will make comments and not even look into what black lives matters actual represent. They will just speak from what they know. And it is best that people educate themselves and go ask questions. Reporter all officers on patrol will now work in pairs through the end of the weekend. Youre going to see less patrol cars out on the street. But it doesnt mean that response times will reduce because two officers are together. Reporter in san jose, chris nguyen, abc 7 news. A member of the San FranciscoPolice Commission said Police Shootings like those in louisiana and minnesota are less likely to happen now in San Francisco due to recent reforms. Abc 7 news caught with dr. Joseph marshall at the offices of alive and free, a youth club in the dog patch neighborhood. Marshall points at wednesdays confrontation with an armed man in San Francisco. The incident ended peacefully after a lengthy standoff. Like officers do now, they waited him out for four hours and were able to take him in without incident. And that is the way i believe policing should be done. Marshall contrasts that with last years shooting of mario woods, who was shot 15 times by officers while holding a knife. He credits acting chief tony chaplain for the new tactics. Right now territoriers are gathering in protests are gathering for an answer coalition rally expected to begin at 6 00 p. M. It stands for act now and stop racism. Mel an woodrow is live where there are safety concerns in light of recent events. Reporter the police chief tony chaplain tells me that any time there is a rally like this, a gathering like this, safety is a concern. That being said, he was adamant today there is no direct threat here in San Francisco. Weve seen just a couple of people, a couple of organizers arriving for the rally set to begin in an hour from now. Meantime, the oregganizers do expect it to be peaceful. The shooting death by Police Officers have prompted rallies across the country. Answer Coalition Volunteer frank laura said thursday morning organizers began planning a rally for tonight in san francis francisco. From here they march to city hall. And we will come together and highlight and talk about the circle of justice here in San Francisco. Reporter the answer coalition will be joined by several other groups. Despite the shooting death of five dallas Police Officers after a rally in that city. They say there was no discussion of canceling. We have a strong history of being extremely disciplined and also being extremely safe and inviting. Let me be clear, there is no threats directly related to the city and county of San Francisco at this point in time. Reporter the acting police chief spoke with reporters today before addressing the cadet grads. Law enforcement is a career choice. Reporter and Police Officers will help facilitate protester First Amendment rights. Even if they are standing out there, well stand out there and risk our lives for them if necessary. They expect a minimum of 500 people to gather and as many as 3000 or more. In San Francisco, melanie woodrow, abc 7 news. Now our coverage of the shootings in dallas as well as the impact of protesters here in the bay area will continue throughout the evening. We are on the story. You could find information any time online at abc7news. Com and on twitter at abc 7 news bay area. A neighborhood in palo alto shaken off and a home shielded off by crime tape and a woman inside thought to be murdered. And a key freeway ramp shut down after a big rig fire hours ago. And why a little boy joined hundreds of people to wake up very early in san jose. And were keeping tabs on the huge fire at a Newark Recycling Center burning for a couple of hours. It is beginning now to slow down a little bit. Firefighters are making some real pro hey guys lunch is here its on me fellas. With the chase mobile app, Stephen Curry can send money to more people in less time. Thanks, steph no problem. Even to friends in a growing number of other banks. Yall ready to go . Come on fellas lets go easy to use Chase Technology for whatever youre trying to master. Police in palo alto believe that a woman in her 60s was murdered in her home. The body found by a relative in a house on creekside drive was first reported as a suspicious death. And that appears to still be true. Nearly 20 hours later. David louie is live at the scene tonight in palo alto. David . Reporter police are now calling this a likely homicide. The house here on creekside drive still protected by crime scene tape as the investigation continues. Police are hoping to talk to more friends and family and they are looking for tips from the public. You could tell from the number of crime scene investigators that the discovery of an older asian womans body inside of the house on creekside drive was suspicious. Personnel were poking through bushes outside of the house. From sky 7 hd you could see detectives checking out the rear sliding glass doors which open out to adobe creek as a possible entry point to the home. A canine unit was sent to check out neighbor yards and when a family friend showed up and told police she was unable to reach anyone at the house for two days was quickly taken away for questioning. It all began last night when a relati relative discovered the body of a woman in her 60s. This neighbor watched the investigation unfold. She declined to give us her name. They were talking to someone in a truck where that white suv is parked and 13 more cars and fire trucks and ambulances and she set up the crime scene and we had to move back and couldnt see anything after that. The body is being examined about the medical examiner and Everybody Knows each other but not the residents at 317 creekside. Long time owners retire and cash out on equity. Police say they have no significant leads so far. Talking to neighbors, friends, family. Anybody that can help with the investigation. We look at every lead possible. Reporter crime scene investigators are expected to continue searching for clues at the house over the weekend. In palo alto, david louie, abc 7 news. A vital east bay freeway connector usually packed with evening commuters has been closed for nearly four hours now. A tractortrailer burst into flames at 1 00 this afternoon on the northbound 880 ramp that connects to eastbound 80. We brought this to you live when it first happened and right now a hazmat crew is still cleaning up materials spilled by the construction. Smoke from the fire could be seen across the east bay. One driver took a picture from below the highway shortly after it started. That onramp is targeted for reopening around 7 00. In san jose, parents lined up to get Free School Supplies for kids. Matt keller with the need that seems to be growing. Reporter how big is the need for a helping hand in clars county. Overnight some camped out for the backpack and School Supplies giveaway in san jose. In the 6 00 hour, the line went around the corner. Just before the doors opened up at 9 00 a. M. , a thousand people were in a line a quarter of a mile long. Primarily the cost of living in san jose is impacting the families we serve. It is more difficult because rent is way high. So it is harder for us to get the supplies for school. Reporter this year they will register 3300 students. That is 300 more than last year and 1200 more than just five years ago. Sacred heart said the students come from schools that do not have access to as many resources and support as those in more affluent communities. Parents are grateful. Kind souls. They try to do the best they can and try to help out as much as they can. Reporter the giveaway is august 12th. Sacred heart is accepting donations. To help go to our website at abc7news. Com. In san jose, matt keller, abc 7 news. Very good. Lets turn our attention to the welcome weather forecast. It has been rather cool but i thought you would warm it up for the weekend. It is going to warm up. Not right away. But before the week ends, it will warm up. And here is a live look at sky 7 hd. Clouds hanging around and breezy in some spots. The only strong gusts,s fo, 22 and 57 at half moon bay, 61 in San Francisco. 67 in oakland. 84 at fairfield and antioch. The inland areas are warm. And this is the forecast. Fog expanding overnight. Spotty and morning drizzle is likely. It will be breezy and cooler tomorrow. But then warmer pattern begins on sunday. So that is good news for those of us waiting for that warmup. Drizzle overnight along the coast. Low temperatures mainly in the mid50s. Here is a little fogcast animation. The areas of drizzle near the coast and near the bay as well. But by afternoon tomorrow well have mainly sunny skies over the inland areas. Drizzle is most likely tonight along the coastline from San Francisco southward to just south of half moo