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Concerned about using political agencies to target political opponents. >> sandra: wray has a big job to do leading the f.b.i. >> yes, he does. >> bill: take you out west right now. there is a state of emergency spreading throughout southern california. wildfires ravaging the region. forecasters seeing little chance of rain for at least a week. how are they doing today now that the sun is up? we'll take you there in a moment. >> survivor's guilt. i feel so bad. i didn't expect to have a home, i didn't expect anybody to have a home up here the way the fire was. it was unbelievable. you might ta...

The ground as we try to bring in both aircraft and crews to get around them. >> bill: you say human caused. what does that suggest? does it mean -- were these fires set intentionally is that what you're saying? >> no. we're focused right now -- i'm focused on getting containment and getting the crews and aircraft in there and getting the public out of the way. we're focused on life, safety and protection of the public. law enforcement is coming in to determine what the cause and origin of the fires were. that's an activity that will go on to make sure that if they were -- however they were sta...

Challenging to deal with. that area has called sundowners and you're familiar with the santa ana's in southern california. the wind-driven wildfire creates a wicked situation. it's a challenge for aviation and get containment around it. we contain the fires by cutting the vegetation off and removing the fuel and stuffing it out by getting around it. >> bill: wicked indeed as you say. in bel air, that is threatening homes, as you know, they are tens of millions of dollars worth. >> absolutely. that's in l.a. county. >> bill: tell us the status of that. >> that's 19% contained. they are having s...

California's governor declaring a state of emergency in two more counties, four since tuesday of this week. those fires expanding into the san diego area. look at those aerials. engulfing six square miles in a few hours destroys homes, buildings, one horse ranch. robert baird director of the fire and aviation management with the forest service with me now. good morning. >> i can hear you, good morning. >> bill: i want to start in ventura county. that seems to be the greatest concern now. is that right? >> that's right, bill. the thomas fire is in the vicinity of ventura county. it significantl...

Their aggression and desire. these sunni arabs while they will publicly disagree with the decision, they'll get on with the main task, partnering with the united states and israel against iran. they are all opposed to the name but they are partnering with the united states and partnering with israel to push back on iran. that's really the main issue in the middle east. >> bill: i want to bring this to your attention and viewers as well. north korea, russia is saying they're ready for direct talks with the united states. you've seen that report. what do you make of it? >> i think it's very enco...