BREAKING NEWS: Lake County Firefighters Battling 14,700 Acres #PawneeFire

7:26pm #PawneeFire [update] off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clearlake Oaks (Lake County) is now 15,185 acres and 95% contained. Increase in acreage due to better mapping.
7:28pm Update: #PawneeFire off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clearlake Oaks (Lake County) is now 14,700 acres and 75% contained. Evacuations in effect. Unified command: CAL FIRE, @LakeCoILSheriff , USFS, & @NorthShoreFire

8:10am Sunday Morning Update: #PawneeFire [update] off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clearlake Oaks (Lake County) is now 14,100 acres and 73% contained. evacuations in effect. Unified command: CAL FIRE, @LakeCoILSheriff , US Forest Service, & @NorthShoreFire 
4:55pm PT Update: #PawneeFire - 2 #VLATs ordered along w/ no divert status on aircraft due to structure/life threat. Hwy 20 is being shut down. It does sound like it has slowed down due to fire running into an old burn scar.
4:13pm PT Update: #PawneeFire - Fire is now near Cougar Rd & appears to be getting close to Hwy 20 per units. 5 type 3 engine strike teams (25 engines) responding along w/ numerous other resources from base. Long range spotting.
3:58pm PT BREAKING UPDATE: #PawneeFire - Fire has crossed the line & is now 100 acres moving towards the Double Eagle area, requesting all available helicopters from base + mandatory evacuations along w/ an air attack + 4 tankers. Multiple spots.
Friday Night Update: #PawneeFire update 7 pm. The fire is 65% contained, 13,700 acres and 2,667 personnel.
9:31am PT Thursday Morning Update: PawneeFire is 13,700 acres and 40% contained.

7:05am Wednesday Morning Update:

#PawneeFire [update] off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clearlake Oaks (Lake County) is now 13,5000 acres and 25% contained. Unified command: CAL FIRE, Lake County Sheriffs Office, US Forest Service, & Northshore Fire Protection District
7:03am Tuesday Morning Update: According to CAL Fire,  PawneeFire off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clearlake Oaks (Lake County) is now 11,500 acres and 5% contained. 
7:16pm PT Monday Night Update: 10,500 acres w/ 5% containment, still burning to the east below the reservoir & N/E above Spring Valley.
4:27pm PT Monday Update: Engines, copters are in the Chalk Mountain Rd. area to protect structures threatened by fire.
3:19pm PT Monday Update: Significant runs being made near the dam, fire looking likely to impact Walker Ridge Rd if it maintains this extreme fire activity. Aircraft having issues w/ heavy smoke conditions.
11:16am PT Monday Morning Update: SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Lake County due to the effects of the Pawnee Fire, which has destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure and caused power outages and the evacuation of residents.
8:45am PT Monday Morning Update: 22 structures have been destroyed according to CAL Fire.
7:12am PT Monday Morning Update: Fire is at 8,200 acres and zero containment.
5:34pm PT: #PawneeFire [update] off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clearlake Oaks (Lake County) is now 7,700 acres.
4:49pm PT Update: Bear Valley Rd:  40 structures under threat, fire crews requesting immediate need of 3 C strike teams.
BREAKING NEWS: Lake County - Firefighters in Lake County are battling 3,000 acres #PawneeFire (reported June 23rd, exploded to 3,000 acres in just 8 hours) on Sunday, June 24th, 2018.

Twelve structures destroyed.

Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the entire Spring Valley community which includes all roads accessed off of Old Long Valley Road and New Long Valley Road, north of Highway 20. For the latest evacuation information visit the Lake County Sherirff Office’s website:

The fire burned actively throughout the night in the Spring Valley area, north east of Clearlake Oaks in Lake County. The fire is being driven by low relative humidity, erratic winds, and above normal temperatures. Evacuation orders are in effect for the entire Spring Valley area and residents are reminded to heed all evacuation orders. Additional resources are enroute to the incident. The area continues to be under Red Flag Warning conditions

BREAKING NEWS: Jordan Fisher Wins Dancing With The Stars

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BREAKING NEWS: Los Angeles, California - Actor, dancer, singer Jordan Fisher has just won Dancing With The Stars on Tuesday, November 21st, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

BREAKING NEWS: Ragan Smith Wins P&G Gymnastics Championships Women's Tittle

BREAKING NEWS: Anaheim, California - Seventeen year old Ragan Smith Wins the P&G Gymnastics Championships Women's title with a total score from today, yesterday of 115.25 after four rotations on Sunday, August 20th, 2017.

BREAKING NEWS: New England Patriots Wins Super Bowl 51

BREAKING NEWS....Huston, Texas - The New England Patriots have just won super bowl 51 in the first ever overtime, what a game, 34-28, on Sunday, February 5th, 2017.

BREAKING NEWS: Laurie Hernandez Wins Dancing With The Stars

BREAKING NEWS.....Los Angeles, California - Your new Dancing With The Stars winner has been announced as Laurie Hernandez during this season's finale on November 22nd, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

UPDATED...BREAKING NEWS...50 Dead 50+ Injured After Popular Orlando Night Club Shooting

Courtesy of Orlando PD

UPDATE 3:50pm EDT Information from the latest press conference and President's remarks.

@orlandomayor "we will tone defined by this act of terror.

Moment of silence at 6 pm tonight for victims of Pulse shooting.

Pulse shooting: the 11 OPD Ofcs are relieved of duty as is standard in Officer Involved Shootings. FDLE will investigate.

Suspect identified as Omar Mateen, 29. An American citizen born in New York. @FBI first became aware of him in 2013.

@FBI  we do NOT have a second suspect that we are looking for.

ATF:  The gunman legally purchased the firearms within the last week. In Florida.

ATF Agent who spoke is Trevor Velinor, Asst Special Agent in Charge ATF Tampa Field Division.

Statement from governor:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott released the following statement on this morning’s shooting in Orlando.

Governor Scott said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and all those

BREAKING NEWS: UCLA Lockdown Due To Shooting

UPDATE 3:LAPD Chief Charlie Beck advised at a press conference: Campus is now safe & incident is contained. 2 males are dead. Possible murder-suicide.

Out of abundance of caution, a search will still continue in the building where the incident took place.

UPDATE 2: Police confirm 2 dead in shooting at UCLA. Police are sweeping Engineering IV building for a possible shooter.
UPDATE 1: #LAPD News UPDATE: #LAPD is on a citywide Tactical Alert. Please stay clear of the #UCLA campus area.
BREAKING NEWS...Los Angeles, California - We are hearing according to UCLA that the campus is in lock down mode due to shooting on Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

According to UCLA, Police are investigating a shooting in Engineering IV. Police are on the scene and report that there are two victims. The campus remains on lockdown.

People are being asked to shelter in place.

Updates will be posted as they become available.

BREAKING NEWS: Trent Harmon WINS American Idol

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Hollywood, California - For the final time an American Idol has been announced on Thursday, April 7th, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Your final American Idol is twenty five year old Trent Harmon.

Congratulations Trent!

BREAKING NEWS: Shooting In San Bernardino, 14 Dead, 17 Wounded

UPDATE: 5:52pm The following is information from the latest press conference.

Following up on tips led officers to Redlands. A pursuit ensued and gunfire was exchanged between officers and the suspects.

Two suspects confirmed dead. 1 male & 1 female. The vehicle was cleared of any explosive devices.

FBI, ATF, SBPD and #SBCSD are all in unified command in this incident. A third suspect may be outstanding.

The neighborhood b/w Richardson & Mt. View South of SB Ave is no longer sheltering in place. A person of interest has been detained.

UPDATE: 4:18pm Gunfire exchanged w/suspects during follow up invest. 1 suspect is poss. outstanding. AVOID THE AREA of San Bernardino Ave to California St says San Bernardino Sheriff's office. 

UPDATE: 4:07pm The latest is an officer working the #ActiveShooter was struck non life threatening injuries from the San Bernardino.

UPDATE: 3:25 The number of wounded is 17 and the deceased remains 14.

UPDATE: 3:20pm According to dispatch and police that they have a black SUV stopped with shots fired. There is at least one, maybe two down.

The following statement was released by the governor of California.

 Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the shooting in the City of San Bernardino:

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and everyone affected by the brutal attack. California will spare no effort in bringing these killers to justice.” 

Out of respect for Californians affected by today’s tragedy, this evening’s annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be canceled. Although the ceremony is canceled, the Christmas tree will still be illuminated at 5:00 p.m. 


Capitol flags will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims and their families.

UPDATE: 2:06pm, Following information has been released during a press conference on the shooting.

"Three people entered the building and began shooting. The preliminary information we have is 14 dead, 14 wounded. The wounded have been taken to area hospitals #SanBernardino. Suspects fled in a dark colored car. Ports and local county and city buildings locked down #SanBernardino #ActiveShooter @SanBernardinoPD. We will work hand and hand with the city of San Bernardino to secure this scene @sheriffmcmahon. The Hernandez Center on Third and Sierra Way has been set up for family members to go for information #SanBernardino. 

All of the information is preliminary and may change throughout the course of the investigation.

BREAKING NEWS: Sawyer Fredericks Wins The Voice

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BREAKING NEWS....Hollywood, California - Sawyer Fredericks has been announced on Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 as your newest 'The Voice' champion.

BREAKING NEWS: Rumer Willis & Val Wins Dancing With The Stars

BREAKING NEWS...Hollywood, California - On Tuesday, May 19th Rumer Willis and Val  has been announced as your next 'Dancing With The Stars' champions.

BREAKING NEWS: Nick Fradiani WINS American Idol

BREAKING NEWS....Hollywood, California - Nick Fradiani has just been announced as your next American Idol on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 in Hollywood, California.

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BREAKING NEWS: New England Patriots WINS Super Bowl 49

BREAKING NEWS Glendale, Arizona - The New England Patriots have won Super Bowl 49 by a score of 28-24 against the Seattle Seahawks. What a game between the Patriots and Seahawks.

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BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Texas Hospital Confirms Ebola Case

A Texas hospital patient has tested positive for Ebola, making the patient the first case diagnosed in the United States. The test was conducted at the state public health laboratory in Austin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the positive result.

The patient is an adult with a recent history of travel to West Africa. The patient developed symptoms days after returning to Texas from West Africa and was admitted into isolation on Sunday at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas.

The Texas Department of State Health Services is working with the CDC, the local health department and the hospital to investigate the case and work to prevent transmission of the disease. The hospital has implemented infection control measures to help ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Ebola is a severe, often fatal disease. Early symptoms of Ebola include sudden fever, fatigue and

BREAKING NEWS: Legendary comedian Joan Rivers dies at age 81

BREAKING NEWS: Legendary comedian Joan Rivers passes away at the age 81 after going into cardiac arrest after throat surgery on August 28th, 2014 in New York.

"It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends," her daughter Melissa Rivers said. "My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother."

E!, talk show "Fashion Police," released a statement of condolence.

“She’s been a much beloved member of the E! family for over 20 years and the world is less funny without her in it," they said. "Today our hearts are heavy knowing Joan will not be bounding through the doors.”

BREAKING NEWS: Robin Williams Dies At 63

BREAKING NEWS: We have learned that Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63, cause of death unknown.

More information to come....

BREAKING NEWS: Malaysia Airlines Jet Shot Down According To Reports

UPDATE #2: According to Reuters; Emergency Ministry official on site says body parts scattered around up to 15 km from crash site, at least 100 bodies seen.

UPDATE: Boeing tweeted a new tweeting saying; "Our thoughts and prayers are with those on board MH17, as well as their families and loved ones. We stand ready to provide assistance."
BREAKING NEWS: According to Malaysia Airlines, they have lost contact with a Boeing triple seven reportedly shot down by a surface to air missile in Ukraine near the Russian border, according to Sky News.

Malaysia Airlines tweeted this following statement; "Malaysia Airlines has lost contact of MH17 from Amsterdam. The last known position was over Ukrainian airspace. More details to follow.

Boeing tweeted; "We are aware of reports on MH17. We're gathering more information."

We will update this story when more information is available.

UPDATED BREAKING NEWS: Fort Hood Army Base Shooting, At Least 4 Dead, 14 Injuried

UPDATE5: Fort Hood say; DES officials reported that at approximately 4 p.m. April 2 Soldier assigned to 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) fired shots at individuals in the 1st Medical Brigade area of Fort Hood. 
Within 15 minutes, emergency services officials responded to the scene. The injured were treated at the scene and transported to area hospitals. The suspect died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In regard to the investigation, there is no indication at this time that this incident is related to terrorism. An investigation by law enforcement is ongoing and no further details are releasable at this time. 
Medical officials have confirmed four deceased including the shooter and sixteen injured. Officials are continuing to confirm the details of this incident and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the deceased, injured and their families during this difficult time.
Family notifications are ongoing; the names of the deceased will not be released until 24 hours after the next of kin have been notified. Family members can call the Family Assistance Center Hotline at (254) 288-7570 or (866) 836-2751.
Chaplains have setup family counseling centers on and off post. Locations are the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel and Scott & White Hospital.
The Red Cross Joint Assistance Center is established at the Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen, Texas. Monetary donations made be submitted online at www.redcross.org.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
UPDATE3: Bell County Sheriff's deputy confirms 34-year-old Ivan Lopez is Fort Hood shooting suspect.
UPDATE2: A senior law enforcement official is reporting at least 4 dead and 14 other. We are working on confirming this.
UPDATE: Fort Hood's Directorate of Emergency Services has an initial report that a shooter is dead but this is unconfirmed.

The injured personnel are being transported to Carl R. Darnall Medical Center and other local hospitals. Numerous law enforcement agencies are in support and on the scene. The number of injured are not confirmed at this time. No further details are known at this time. 

The post is currently still on lock down.

BREAKING NEWS: We are getting word that there is an active shooter at the Fort Hood Army Base in Fort Hood, Texas.

Fort Hood Army Base says; There has been a shooting at Fort Hood and injuries are reported. Emergency crews are on the scene. No further details are known at this time. All personnel on post are asked to shelter in place.

There are reports of casualties.

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UPDATED: Boston 9-Alarm Fire Claims Two Boston Firefighters (Fire Knocked Down)

Firefighter Mike Kennedy, L-15 and Lt. Ed Walsh, E-33. Killed in the Line of Duty March 26,2014

Update on Beacon St. 8: The Boston Fire Commissioner regrets to announce the Line of Duty deaths of two Boston firefighters killed today. Killed was Lt. Edward J. Walsh,Jr. assigned to Engine Company 33 on Boylston Street. 43 yo, a 9 1/2 year veteran. Second killed was Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy of Ladder Company 15 on Boylston St. 33yo, a 6 1/2 yr veteran. Also Veteran USMC. 

Lt. Walsh was the son of a Watertown firefighter. Married with 2 boys, 1 girl- all under age 10. He lived in West Roxbury.

Lt. Walsh's late father was a Lieutenant as was his late Uncle Bill. His cousin Tom is currently a Captain, all on Watertown Fire

Firefighter Kennedy was single and lived in Hyde Park. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps.

Boston Fire says; Thanks to everyone for supporting us today. Special thanks to @BOSTON_EMS , @bostonpolice  and @MassStatePolice  True friends

The fire is knocked down with remaining firefighters chasing hot spots.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says; Tonight we mourn the loss of 2 of our own. Lt. Ed Walsh, Firefighter Michael Kennedy lost their lives battling a 9-alarm fire on Beacon St.

Our hearts are heavy with the knowledge that these brave men gave their lives to protect the safety of our city & its people.

The men and women of @bostonfire are the brave heroes who run towards the danger when others

BREAKING NEWS: Malaysia Airlines Statement/ Flight 370 Lost In Southern Indian Ocean

We share with you a statement from Malaysia Airlines and what Malaysia Prime Minister had to say below on objects found that may be connected to flight 370.

Monday, March 24, 10:00 PM MYT +0800 Malaysia Airlines MH370 Flight Incident - Press Briefing by Prime Minister of Malaysia

Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets that we have to assume that MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean. As you will hear in the next hour from Malaysia’s Prime Minister, new analysis of satellite data suggests the plane went down in the Southern Indian Ocean.

On behalf of all of us at Malaysia Airlines and all Malaysians, our prayers go out to all the loved ones of the 226 passengers and of our 13 friends and colleagues at this enormously painful time.

We know there are no words that we or anyone else can say which can ease your pain. We will continue to provide assistance and support to you, as we have done since MH370 first disappeared in the early hours of 8 March, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.

The ongoing multinational search operation will continue, as we seek answers to the questions which remain. Alongside the search for MH370, there is an intensive investigation, which we hope will also provide answers.

We would like to assure you that Malaysia Airlines will continue to give you our full support throughout the difficult weeks and months ahead.

Once again, we humbly offer our sincere thoughts, prayers and condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak says new analysis of satellite data in the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 indicates that the plane went down in the Southern Indian Ocean.

“Based on their new analysis….MH370 flew along the southern corridor and that its last position was in the middle of the Indian Ocean west of Perth,” Razak said Monday. “This is a remote location, far from any possible landing sites. It is therefore, with deep sadness and regret, that I must inform you that according to this new data that flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean.”

The analysis was by British satellite company Inmarsat and UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch, Razak said.

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