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new problem at annandale. between gallows and graham, all lanes are blocked because of a water main break. this is affecting folks perhaps headed out of town this to reagan national airport. the ramp blocked by the water main -- as you look at the beltway, everything looking quite good. 270 south looking pretty good and on time. 210 inbound a little bit slow as you're approaching the beltway this morning. aaron? >> melissa, thank you. 6:02. several school districts giving students extra time to get to class this morning because of any possible ice leftover from yesterday. >> in addition to the schools i'm about to read, there are a number of private schools also delayed. all those schools are running at the bottom of your screen. stafford county schools are closed today. they were on a delay. that's changed. they're closed in maryland, montgomery, charles, anne arundel, frederick county, calvert and prince george's county schools on a two-hour delay. >> turning to virginia. fairfax, spotsylvania, rappahannock,
new problem at annandale. between gallows and graham, all lanes are blocked because of a water main break. this is affecting folks perhaps headed out of town this to reagan national airport. the ramp blocked by the water main -- as you look at the beltway, everything looking quite good. 270 south looking pretty good and on time. 210 inbound a little bit slow as you're approaching the beltway this morning. aaron? >> melissa, thank you. 6:02. several school districts giving students extra...
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we're live in annandale. i'm justin finch. news 4. back to you. >> justin, tough news there. >> a metrobus brought in to keep people warm after their apartment building caught fire. this on buena vista terrace in southeast d.c. at least 14 people had to escape after the flames broke out around 3:00 this morning. a mom tells us it was frightening and unexpected. >> having a happy new year and you're trying to enjoy your night. i just thank god that i was up. i can be a heavy sleeper, if you know what i mean. i have my 4-year-old. he was asleep. it was pretty scary. >> a firefighter is expected to be okay after falling through a floor in the building. no word yet on the cause. >>> incredibly busy for firefighters overnight. in d.c., flames breaking out at this two-story row home before 1:00 this morning. this is on 5th street northwest. most of the fire is now out. someone in a wheelchair was taken from a neighboring home who was not hurt. this is incredible. take a look at this. how cold was it? crews had to use flares to unfreeze thei
we're live in annandale. i'm justin finch. news 4. back to you. >> justin, tough news there. >> a metrobus brought in to keep people warm after their apartment building caught fire. this on buena vista terrace in southeast d.c. at least 14 people had to escape after the flames broke out around 3:00 this morning. a mom tells us it was frightening and unexpected. >> having a happy new year and you're trying to enjoy your night. i just thank god that i was up. i can be a heavy...
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this one, though, in annandale is a little bit different. a 94-year-old world war ii veteran died in the fire. his wife lenny woke up coughing and couldn't find him through all the smoke. >> i did not save my husband. i don't know >> lenny used to care for lewis and his first wife hazel before she died. his great nephew tells us that lewis was well-known for repairing fine glass and porcelain. >> the department stores to pick up things, people would bring things to their home. they were very well-known in the annandale community and in northern virginia. >> lewis' wife and another woman staying at the home got out safely. no word on what started that fire. >>> one maryland woman hopes to prevent christmas tree fires like the one that killed her brother and his grandchildren. you'll remember in january 2015, a fire at an annapolis home killed six people. the 15-foot christmas tree caught fire. she is now a fire safety advocate and suggests removing christmas trees within 30 days or by january 2nd, that is today, which ever co we're working fo
this one, though, in annandale is a little bit different. a 94-year-old world war ii veteran died in the fire. his wife lenny woke up coughing and couldn't find him through all the smoke. >> i did not save my husband. i don't know >> lenny used to care for lewis and his first wife hazel before she died. his great nephew tells us that lewis was well-known for repairing fine glass and porcelain. >> the department stores to pick up things, people would bring things to their home....
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live in annandale, amee cho, news4. meagan? >> all right, amee, thank you. >> we are still working a developing story in prince george's county. a metro transit canine vehicle has hit and killed a man in brandywine. the pedestrian was struck on crane highway at chads ford drive. the video showed a transit police officer getting out of his canine unit and checking on the victim. we are still working to find out just what happened and who the water main breaks, first this one in hyattsville. crews are working along rhode island avenue near crit enden street. to find out where the water main break is. the leak was first reported at around midnight. >> and watch out for ice near second and l street northeast, washington. take a look at this mess here. d.c. water crews are wash working to patch up a water main break. these roads are going to be slick. >> a developing story now, while some rang in the new year, a d.c. family frantically waited for a telephone call after two little girls disappeared. tonight, though, they are safe at
live in annandale, amee cho, news4. meagan? >> all right, amee, thank you. >> we are still working a developing story in prince george's county. a metro transit canine vehicle has hit and killed a man in brandywine. the pedestrian was struck on crane highway at chads ford drive. the video showed a transit police officer getting out of his canine unit and checking on the victim. we are still working to find out just what happened and who the water main breaks, first this one in...
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but annandale is different. a 94-year-old world war ii veteran died in this one. his wife woke up coughing and couldn't find him. >> i could not save my husband. i don't know where he is. >> lenny used to care for lewis and his first wife hazel before she died. he was well-known for repairing fine glass and porcelain. >> they would go to fine department stores and pick up things. people would bring things to their home. they were very well-known in the annandale community. >>> lewis' wife and another woman living in the home got out safely. >>> smoke alarms save lives. montgomery county fire say a fire inside this potomac home burned for some time before anybody noticed. smoke alarm eventually went off and told the family t in the basement of that home on brushwood terrace. the red cross helping that family find someplace else to stay ziechlts we're learning new details about a plane crash that killed people in costa rica. >> costa rican investigators say strong winds or mechanical problems most likely caused the new year's eve plane crash. ten of the victims were
but annandale is different. a 94-year-old world war ii veteran died in this one. his wife woke up coughing and couldn't find him. >> i could not save my husband. i don't know where he is. >> lenny used to care for lewis and his first wife hazel before she died. he was well-known for repairing fine glass and porcelain. >> they would go to fine department stores and pick up things. people would bring things to their home. they were very well-known in the annandale community....
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water main break bob barnard in annandale and fairfax. look at that next back to you guys. >> thanks very much. still ahead 7:340 dubious distinction. where d.c. ranks among top 50 city when's it comes to bedbugs and since we're teeingz that way i'm guessing it's not good. >> gross. >> and plus, taking on trump. what are the khans of presidential run from "oprah" into 2020 closer look at conflicting speculation after the with dunkin' deals, you get two egg & cheese wake-up wrap sandwiches for $2. and two of those for two of those means you deserve a few of those. stop in for the latest dunkin' deal, two egg & cheese wake-up wrap sandwiches for $2. ♪ >> more and more fog. is that a scary laugh? >> it is. i'm like is it halloween? >> it look like it would be perfect for halloween, wouldn't it. >> yes. >> it's very pretty. it's will be a little tough to get around this morning because we have fog coating the area and ice that is coating the ground just for the next couple of hours you'll see sunshine there above the clouds. that will burn
water main break bob barnard in annandale and fairfax. look at that next back to you guys. >> thanks very much. still ahead 7:340 dubious distinction. where d.c. ranks among top 50 city when's it comes to bedbugs and since we're teeingz that way i'm guessing it's not good. >> gross. >> and plus, taking on trump. what are the khans of presidential run from "oprah" into 2020 closer look at conflicting speculation after the with dunkin' deals, you get two egg &...
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on the ground, a sinkhole has formed on annandale road near state cresthill drive. it was reported at 6:00 this morning. crews were called into throw down salt and sand. 3a metro bus line delayed by a half-hour because of these breaks. there have been 6000 calls just this past weekend. >> some for water main breaks, some for frozen pipes. we have been dealing with about 20 to 40 waterman breaks per day. our guys have been working nonstop. ryan: we are told seven homes have been affected. we are told they expect to stay business -- break with temperatures climbing in the 40's and 50's, likely to cause more water main breaks. right now democratic and republican members of congress are meeting with the president at the white house, looking for a cover my sister the deportation of nearly 800,000 people brought to the u.s. illegally as children -- on the for a compromise deportation of nearly 800,000 people brought to the u.s. illegally as children. abc news has confirmed special counsel robert mueller told president trump's legal team it is likely he will request an int
on the ground, a sinkhole has formed on annandale road near state cresthill drive. it was reported at 6:00 this morning. crews were called into throw down salt and sand. 3a metro bus line delayed by a half-hour because of these breaks. there have been 6000 calls just this past weekend. >> some for water main breaks, some for frozen pipes. we have been dealing with about 20 to 40 waterman breaks per day. our guys have been working nonstop. ryan: we are told seven homes have been affected....
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this happened in the morning on anne arundel road -- on annandale road in annandale. since the cold snap began it has dealt with 160 water main breaks. d.c. water says it's fixing or is fixing 136 breaks and leaks. maryland has it the worst. wssc reports 406 breaks. so many it can't possibly keep up. >> we are still 100 water main breaks behinds. at the end of the day, patience is a virtue. these are extraordinary times for >> guys like marcus promise they are working hard and getting dirty to fix things as fast as they can. >> once you get down and you come out, everything you got on is wet and soaked and muddy. go to the yard and change up. >> within the last four days. cherry hill road. in that one area from there to here the same 87-year-old pipe burst three times. so they have to keep fixing it. eventually they would love to replace it but right now they are trying to keep up with the water main breaks. i'm tom roussey abc7 news. alison: a lot to keep up with. this is just in. a burst pipe will close george washington middle school tomorrow. we are told it's an e
this happened in the morning on anne arundel road -- on annandale road in annandale. since the cold snap began it has dealt with 160 water main breaks. d.c. water says it's fixing or is fixing 136 breaks and leaks. maryland has it the worst. wssc reports 406 breaks. so many it can't possibly keep up. >> we are still 100 water main breaks behinds. at the end of the day, patience is a virtue. these are extraordinary times for >> guys like marcus promise they are working hard and...
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we're dealing with a water main break fairfax and annandale specifically shutting down annandale both directions state correct drive and crews working hard. >>> you see water billowing on to the ground there causes slick spots. we also have this mess a crash in northwest. we'll get you around that inbound new york avenue as we continue with dunkin' deals, you get two egg & cheese wake-up wrap sandwiches for $2. and two of those for two of those means you deserve a few of those. stop in for the latest dunkin' deal, two egg & cheese wake-up wrap sandwiches for $2. america runs on dunkin'. >> it is the weather dominating headlines. slick and icy spots on the roads. following yesterday's mix of rain, sleet and snow and overnight cold temperatures. this led to a lot of school delays and even a few closings this morning. thick fog out there blanketing spot pats of dmv. >> and north and south korea sitting down for official talks and the country's first dialogue in ears yoo and what is means for upcoming oly olympics. >> ahead at 7:30 will she or won't she take on president trump speculation
we're dealing with a water main break fairfax and annandale specifically shutting down annandale both directions state correct drive and crews working hard. >>> you see water billowing on to the ground there causes slick spots. we also have this mess a crash in northwest. we'll get you around that inbound new york avenue as we continue with dunkin' deals, you get two egg & cheese wake-up wrap sandwiches for $2. and two of those for two of those means you deserve a few of those....
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this one, though, at a home in annandale was a little different. the 94-year-old world war ii veteran died in that fire. lewis' wife lenny woke up coughing and couldn't find him through all the smoke. >> i did not save my husband. i don't know where he is. >> lenny used to care for lewis and his first wife she died. lewis used to be well-known for repairing fine glass and porcelain. >> fine department stores where you pick up things. people would bring things to their home. they were very well-known in the annandale community and in northern virginia. >> lewis' wife and another woman staying at that home got out safely. no word on what caused that fire. >>> president trump is back in d.c. with a full plate to tackle this year. the first family arrived at joint base andrews last night. one of the president's top priorities abroad appears to be reigning in north korea. coming up, news 4's tracie potts will give us a rundown of the domestic legislative plans for the president's second year in office. >>> second and two. pressured. it's a turnover. big
this one, though, at a home in annandale was a little different. the 94-year-old world war ii veteran died in that fire. lewis' wife lenny woke up coughing and couldn't find him through all the smoke. >> i did not save my husband. i don't know where he is. >> lenny used to care for lewis and his first wife she died. lewis used to be well-known for repairing fine glass and porcelain. >> fine department stores where you pick up things. people would bring things to their home....
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firefighters are trying, have been trying to rescue a person trapped in a house that was on fire in annandale. we're not sure if they were successful or not. taking a look at live pictures of that scene. the fire is not out. there is still heavy smoke in that area. you can see the intense presence there from firefighters. you can still see that smoke billowing out of the back of the home out of the roof there. to give you perspective, this is on columbia road near montgomery street. it's still a developing situation. we're going to try to get more information on that person trapped inside and bring you the latest. molette? >> thank you so much. right now, we want you to take a look at your screen. there's concern for this missing montgomery village was last seen at the washington add veinist hospital in takoma park. hasn't been heard from since then. call police if you know where she might be. >>> 2017 it was a tough one if you're a redskins fan. >> yesterday, it just didn't make things much better. >> intercepted. >> the redskins couldn't catch much of a break during the final game of the se
firefighters are trying, have been trying to rescue a person trapped in a house that was on fire in annandale. we're not sure if they were successful or not. taking a look at live pictures of that scene. the fire is not out. there is still heavy smoke in that area. you can see the intense presence there from firefighters. you can still see that smoke billowing out of the back of the home out of the roof there. to give you perspective, this is on columbia road near montgomery street. it's still...
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. >>> another fire ripped home and annandale this morning. 60 firefighters battled the blaze and found a 94-year-old man dead inside. his name is lewis spessard and his wife was home during the fire but was able to get out in time.>>> it took a little over a minute for us to fully freeze a wet dress shirt outside. in extreme temperatures frostbite can set in and that's why the dc cold emergency plan is in effect until tomorrow. they have seven emergency night shelters open for women and nine for men and one coed shelter. earlier today we saw runners braving the bone chilling cold at the mayor's 50 see fresh 5k. >> i wanted to ring the new year in on a positive note. i have on three layers. best i can do. >> i start the new year off right. >> i love it. good for them. here in dc we have emergency links and numbers posted to wusa9.com and on our app. >>> the new year brings legal marijuana to california. here is the first customer at a dispensary in oakland. >>> and new technology inspires a local man to get more people >>> the next story is about a 25-year-old man and a brand-new piece
. >>> another fire ripped home and annandale this morning. 60 firefighters battled the blaze and found a 94-year-old man dead inside. his name is lewis spessard and his wife was home during the fire but was able to get out in time.>>> it took a little over a minute for us to fully freeze a wet dress shirt outside. in extreme temperatures frostbite can set in and that's why the dc cold emergency plan is in effect until tomorrow. they have seven emergency night shelters open for...
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. -- annandale. the cause is under investigation. nancy: devastating house fire that is caught on video in capital heights. look here. flames shooting from the roof. bursting windows as well. abc7 cameras on the scene as soon as firefighters arrive on the home. and we are told three dogs inside were killed. a fourth managed to escape. the people who live inside the house were not hurt. >> a young mother was stabbed to death in brentwood, maryland. the mayor says it highlights growing domestic violence problem. police consider called around 8:30 this morning and they arrested a man. the mayor lopez lives in that neighborhood who says that people don't always ask for help and may not feel comfortable going to the police. >> there is progress tonight to tell you about cleaning up deplorable conditions in domestic violence shelter. last month we showed you the startling images from inside the family crisis center. tonight, maryland done to improve conditions there. and what i some women who rely on the shelter for safety are afraid. >> t
. -- annandale. the cause is under investigation. nancy: devastating house fire that is caught on video in capital heights. look here. flames shooting from the roof. bursting windows as well. abc7 cameras on the scene as soon as firefighters arrive on the home. and we are told three dogs inside were killed. a fourth managed to escape. the people who live inside the house were not hurt. >> a young mother was stabbed to death in brentwood, maryland. the mayor says it highlights growing...
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. >> meanwhile, northern virginia an elderly man found dead afro house fire columbia road, annandale. first respond he's found body of lewis spencer. fa offering up reminders. and the past couple weeks we have had a couple fires that were calls by not properly discarded ash from fireplaces we're supposed to make should you keep your aas approximately 20 feet from home but inside metal container and not in a plastic bag but a metal container. no word on a cause for that fire. >> new tonight, 2018 ushers in a slew of new laws going into effect this new year's day in maryland and virginia. >> all right, "fox5" tom fitzgerald breaking it all down for us. fits, things that range from curious to deadly serious. >> they really are, jim, here's the deal, folks, we know with the hustle and bustle of holidays it's easy to lose track now. and what new laws are coming in and what new laws are going out and when 2018 arrived there were changes in the things you nde we want to breakdown for you what you need to know and remember. we'll start in maryland. this is a very important change on how you p
. >> meanwhile, northern virginia an elderly man found dead afro house fire columbia road, annandale. first respond he's found body of lewis spencer. fa offering up reminders. and the past couple weeks we have had a couple fires that were calls by not properly discarded ash from fireplaces we're supposed to make should you keep your aas approximately 20 feet from home but inside metal container and not in a plastic bag but a metal container. no word on a cause for that fire. >> new...
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this morning and 94-year-old man was found dead inside and annandale home after a fire and his name was lewis spessard . nearly 60 firefighters battled the blaze and his wife was home at the time but was able to escape. >>> and prince george's county three people trapped inside this home had firefighters rushing to the scene and all three people are safe tonight. flames broke out here in district heights and the fire board through all levels of the home forcing firefighters to evacuate. they said strong winds made battling the fire difficult but fortunately no one hurt. >>> in dc more than a dozen people out of their homes as fire ripped through a two-story apartment building on buena vista terrace in southeast. one firefighter being treated after falling through the floor. people living in the apartment building stayed warm and a metro bus before they were moved to more suitable housing in the red cross is assisting a no word on the cause. word you can use to describe the redskins season as they missed the playoffs for the third time in four seasons under head coach jay gruden. >> what
this morning and 94-year-old man was found dead inside and annandale home after a fire and his name was lewis spessard . nearly 60 firefighters battled the blaze and his wife was home at the time but was able to escape. >>> and prince george's county three people trapped inside this home had firefighters rushing to the scene and all three people are safe tonight. flames broke out here in district heights and the fire board through all levels of the home forcing firefighters to...
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flames raced through this home in annandale, trapping a 94-year-old man inside. and tonight we are learning more about the victim from neighbors who captured images of the aftermath. news4's amee cho was at the scene on columbia road with reaction. amee? >> reporter: leon, everyone on this street who knew that man says he was sweet and caring. his name was louis, but people called him mr. lou. neighbors tell us he used a walker and that may be why he was trapped. >> there is someone inside. mr. lou. mr. lou! >> reporter: as firefighters battled the flames, one neighbor stood anxiously outside waiting for news of her close friend mr. lou. very would later learn he didn't make it. >> he is inside, inside the house. i saw call, scream. i mean, anybody can grab him. mr. lou is small. they can grab him. >> reporter: she shared these pictures of mr. lou's life, 94-year-old world war ii army veteran. he had a birthday party a few years back and several years before that he married his wife lenni. >> he was a very nice old man, as nice as they come. he's such a nice guy.
flames raced through this home in annandale, trapping a 94-year-old man inside. and tonight we are learning more about the victim from neighbors who captured images of the aftermath. news4's amee cho was at the scene on columbia road with reaction. amee? >> reporter: leon, everyone on this street who knew that man says he was sweet and caring. his name was louis, but people called him mr. lou. neighbors tell us he used a walker and that may be why he was trapped. >> there is someone...
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and in annandale, another water main break about 5:00 a.m. fairfax water crews responded diverting traffic early and annandale road near state crest drive, later traffic was allowed by as crews worked to repair the 8 inch line. >> for a week-and-a-half we've had historically cold temperatures which means more so, our crews have been going nonstop that whole time. we're hoping with the warmer weather things will calm down. >> reporter: and that school bus came to a stop roughly about here. as you can see, just a little bit over. and it could have gone down into the woods there. and whether it is driving on the streets that might be slick or a water main break in the road, everyone is just saying as you make your way out in conditions like this that are still very fluid and changing, that you want to be extra careful because things can look safe and actually not be. in potomac, i'm justin finch, news4. back in to you. >> thank you, justin. don't want to see any more scenes like that. we're hoping to get a bit of break from this tricky weather.
and in annandale, another water main break about 5:00 a.m. fairfax water crews responded diverting traffic early and annandale road near state crest drive, later traffic was allowed by as crews worked to repair the 8 inch line. >> for a week-and-a-half we've had historically cold temperatures which means more so, our crews have been going nonstop that whole time. we're hoping with the warmer weather things will calm down. >> reporter: and that school bus came to a stop roughly about...
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around 4:30 this morning, firefighters responded to a fire at a home along columbia road in annandale after putting out the fire, crews found 94-year-old lewis fester following a string of recently fires, fairfax county fairfax firefighters are offering up tips for residents. >> the past couple of weeks we've had a couple of fires that were caused by not properly discarded ashes from fireplaces. you make sure you keep your ashes approximately 20 feet away from the home. put them inside a metal container, not a paper bag or plastic. but metal, soak them down with water. >> no word on what sparked that fire. >>> at 11:00, changes in the military. transgender individuals can now enlist, we hear from a veteran. >> apple trying to smooth things over. make amends with iphone owners. iphone owners. >>> transgender can enlist in the military. the opportunity comes after at federal court blocked the president's call to ban transgender from the military. we talked with a transgender veteran who believes it will strength the amateur >> our country evolved and our military realizes we draw streng
around 4:30 this morning, firefighters responded to a fire at a home along columbia road in annandale after putting out the fire, crews found 94-year-old lewis fester following a string of recently fires, fairfax county fairfax firefighters are offering up tips for residents. >> the past couple of weeks we've had a couple of fires that were caused by not properly discarded ashes from fireplaces. you make sure you keep your ashes approximately 20 feet away from the home. put them inside a...
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they were very well-known in the annandale community. >> lewis' wife and another woman staying at the home got out safely. no word on what caused that fire. >>> montgomery county fire says a fire inside this home in potomac was burning for some time before anyone noticed. and the family of five got out okay last night. the fire started underneath the fireplace in the basement of the home. the fire did about $500,000 worth of damage. the red cross is helping the family find somewhere else to stay. >>> today, senator al franken's resignation officially takes effect. he stepped down after a string of sexual misconduct allegations. he's not going to stop fighting for the things he believes in. lieutenant governor smith is replacing franken. she will be sworn in tomorrow. >>> meanwhile, president trump is back in d.c. with a full agenda to tackle this year. the first family arrived last night. there's one of the top priorities. appears to be reigning in north korea. tracie potts will give us a rundown of the domestic legislative plans for president's second year in office. >>> we're now in
they were very well-known in the annandale community. >> lewis' wife and another woman staying at the home got out safely. no word on what caused that fire. >>> montgomery county fire says a fire inside this home in potomac was burning for some time before anyone noticed. and the family of five got out okay last night. the fire started underneath the fireplace in the basement of the home. the fire did about $500,000 worth of damage. the red cross is helping the family find...
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host: so daniel, you being in annandale, you a federal worker? caller: i am not but i am an immigrant that actually works for a company that's a government contractor. so i've been in the business a long time when it comes to that stuff and i just -- it affects people and they still get paid at the end of the day but the bigger issue is it's not necessarily the shutdown itself but the fact we continue to have continuing resolutions because a two-part role, the republicans don't want to negotiate with the democrats to have something that's long term because in reality the shutdown is full of continuing resolutions because that causes issues and instead of knowing what your budget will be ahead of time and actually allowing the government to decide on which programs they're going to purchase and what they'll keep. host: you travel an hour south of washington, d.c. you'll come to fredericksburg, virginia and they talk about how those working for the federal government could have been affected. virginia stands to be the third most affected state when
host: so daniel, you being in annandale, you a federal worker? caller: i am not but i am an immigrant that actually works for a company that's a government contractor. so i've been in the business a long time when it comes to that stuff and i just -- it affects people and they still get paid at the end of the day but the bigger issue is it's not necessarily the shutdown itself but the fact we continue to have continuing resolutions because a two-part role, the republicans don't want to...
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they were very well known in the annandale community and in northern virginia. >> reporter: lewis spessard was found dead in the house on columbia road after fire swept tlou the house around 4:00 a.m. fire officials say mr. spessard who useded a walker became trapped and unable to escape. a woman who rents a room says she escaped the burning house as smoke detectors began sounding. mr. spessard remarried several years ago. he's seen here in a photo with his second wife who had been at one point employed as his caregiver. john walker his he had a wide circle of people who cared about him. >> he was just a very, very sweet man. he had a wonderful disposition. he was very rarely without a smile or a laugh or a kind word. >> reporter: the cause of the fire remains under investigation. in news 4. >> thank you, jackie. >>> three children are without a mother tonight in prince george's county. officers found lizbet mendez stabbed inside a home on 38th place this morning. she later died at the hospital. her uncle tells our sister station telemundo, washington that officers arrested her boyfriend i
they were very well known in the annandale community and in northern virginia. >> reporter: lewis spessard was found dead in the house on columbia road after fire swept tlou the house around 4:00 a.m. fire officials say mr. spessard who useded a walker became trapped and unable to escape. a woman who rents a room says she escaped the burning house as smoke detectors began sounding. mr. spessard remarried several years ago. he's seen here in a photo with his second wife who had been at one...
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elderly man found dead after a fire in a row house around 4:30 firefighters got the call to columbia and annandale after putting out the fire they found 94-year-old lewis spencer and fairfax county firefighters giving tips how to avoid them. >> we have had a couple of fires that were calls by not properly discarded ashes from fireplaces. we are supposed to make sure you keep ashes approximately 20 feet away from home and put them inside metal container not a paper bag or plastic bag them down with water. >> i know sometimes it sounds like common sense but obviously firefighters continue to see the problems out. there no word what sparked the fire. >>> out with the old, in with the new. 2017 may be over. but there are a slew of new laws that are going into effect this new year's day both in maryland and virginia. >> all right. so "fox5" tom fitzgerald is here. fitz, these range from curious to deadly serious. break it down for us. >> they, do jim, marina, here's the deal, folks, hu hustle, bustle, holidays, we're getting through all that. we know. it's easy to lose track of what new laws are skikin
elderly man found dead after a fire in a row house around 4:30 firefighters got the call to columbia and annandale after putting out the fire they found 94-year-old lewis spencer and fairfax county firefighters giving tips how to avoid them. >> we have had a couple of fires that were calls by not properly discarded ashes from fireplaces. we are supposed to make sure you keep ashes approximately 20 feet away from home and put them inside metal container not a paper bag or plastic bag them...
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in annandale, amee cho, news4. >> thanks, amee. well, a new law we have been telling you about for a while now takes full effect today. in maryland homeowners are now required to replace their old smoke alarms with a ten year tamper-proof smoke alarm. the new smoke detectors require batteries that last ten years. if you are caught without a new one, you could face a misdemeanor. >> a tight knit latino neighborhood is reeling from a deadly stabbing. detectives tell us a woman was stabbed and killed this morning on 38th place in the town of brentwood in prince george's county. a man who lives at that same address is now in police custody. the victim's family says that her name was liz mendez. they say she was a mother and her boyfriend attacked her. police tell news4 that other detectives now are talking with those people and trying to piece together what happened. >> well, the kids finally return back to school tomorrow and many will be walking despite the cold. >> and our scott macfarlane has learned that maryland state officials a
in annandale, amee cho, news4. >> thanks, amee. well, a new law we have been telling you about for a while now takes full effect today. in maryland homeowners are now required to replace their old smoke alarms with a ten year tamper-proof smoke alarm. the new smoke detectors require batteries that last ten years. if you are caught without a new one, you could face a misdemeanor. >> a tight knit latino neighborhood is reeling from a deadly stabbing. detectives tell us a woman was...
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. >> new information tonight after a deadly fire in annandale. we know who died but not how the fire started. stephen tschida is live outside the house on columbia road tonight. stephen tschida? >> a bitter cold morning and a raging fire. tragic start to the new year. >> fire tore through the home this morning. >> neighbors raised to the house to -- raced to the house trapped inside. >> by the time they got the flames under control it was too late. i found the body inside the structure. the sweetest old man. he had trouble getting around on his own and tonight the residents of the neighborhood mourning the loss of a beloved neighbor and dear friend. >> we miss him. a good guy. >> he remarried a few years as far as the cause of the fire, it's under investigation. reporting live, stephen tschida, abc7 news. >> the fires a good reminder about the smoke detector laws in maryland. starting today you need a battery operated detector in the home. >> a man is dead after a car rolled several times and hit a tree. managed to freeze the driver and he died b
. >> new information tonight after a deadly fire in annandale. we know who died but not how the fire started. stephen tschida is live outside the house on columbia road tonight. stephen tschida? >> a bitter cold morning and a raging fire. tragic start to the new year. >> fire tore through the home this morning. >> neighbors raised to the house to -- raced to the house trapped inside. >> by the time they got the flames under control it was too late. i found the body...
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fairfax county fire officialsç say an elderly man was found dead inside this burning ham in annandale. follow just inn finch on twitter for updates. >>> 14 people displaced after an apartment building fire in southeast. a firefighter9eñíc÷y&'i also gh nonserious injuries. in northwest flames tore through this two story rownci home. no one got home. we will have updates on these fires in the nbc washington app. >>> today is the deadline to comply with the maryl aimed at preventing home fire deaths. the rules vary based on when your home was built but a good rule of them is to replace battery operated smoke alarms with new alarms that are powered by sealed in ten-year batteries. >> the new technology is more reliable if you are caught without a new one you could face a misdemeanor. >> a check of your forecast coming up next. >>> good morning. it is still very cold outside, 15 degrees in washington, feels like 5. we have clear skies right now, then we will see more clouds move in later on today. feels like 1 below zero dulles. through the day today mid 20s for an afternoon high, so s
fairfax county fire officialsç say an elderly man was found dead inside this burning ham in annandale. follow just inn finch on twitter for updates. >>> 14 people displaced after an apartment building fire in southeast. a firefighter9eñíc÷y&'i also gh nonserious injuries. in northwest flames tore through this two story rownci home. no one got home. we will have updates on these fires in the nbc washington app. >>> today is the deadline to comply with the maryl aimed...
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found dead early morning row house fire, around 4:30, firefighters got the call to columbia road in annandale after putting out the fire. they found 94-year-old after a string of recent fires, fairfax county officials are offering tips how to avoid them >> the past couple weeks we've had a couple of fires that were caused by not properly discarded ashs from fireplaces. make sure sure you keep your ashes approximately 20 feet away from the home. put them inside a metal containers, not a paper bag or plastic bag. soak them down with water >> no word on what sparked the fire >>> president trump's holiday vacation in florida is finally over and he is back at the white house tonight. despite hosting a new year's eve party, the president was up early this morning, writing his first tweets of the new year, first took aim at pakistan saying the united states foolishly giving more than 43 billion years and they've given the united states nothing but quote lies and deceit. then the president took a swipe at iran saying the country is failing at every level despite the terrible deal the obama administra
found dead early morning row house fire, around 4:30, firefighters got the call to columbia road in annandale after putting out the fire. they found 94-year-old after a string of recent fires, fairfax county officials are offering tips how to avoid them >> the past couple weeks we've had a couple of fires that were caused by not properly discarded ashs from fireplaces. make sure sure you keep your ashes approximately 20 feet away from the home. put them inside a metal containers, not a...
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inner loop through annandale quiet. 95 northbound in virginia we have volume picking up. let's forward things along once again show you what else you're dealing with. excuse me this morning. inner loop volume slowing but still at speed from mclean as you cross the legion no problems on cabin john clara barton parkway this morning. you can see we're seeing brake lights because of the wet roads. as we forward things along once again things slowing down on 270 southbound from 70 to 121. and the 14th street bridge starting to slow as well. watch for foggy conditions over the bay bridge out in annapolis. use your low beams. take it slow. that's your traffic. >> ♪ >> thank you erin. >>> coming up. >> how would you like a high tech experience in the bathroom? yup, that's what alexa might be doing to make your toilets a little smarter. >> 'cause we all needed that, right. >> we may or may not. we'll find out together. it's 6:19. come in now for the new year savings event at havertys furniture. save up to one thousand dollars in bonus discou
inner loop through annandale quiet. 95 northbound in virginia we have volume picking up. let's forward things along once again show you what else you're dealing with. excuse me this morning. inner loop volume slowing but still at speed from mclean as you cross the legion no problems on cabin john clara barton parkway this morning. you can see we're seeing brake lights because of the wet roads. as we forward things along once again things slowing down on 270 southbound from 70 to 121. and the...
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huge delays the inner loop delay backing up all the way into annandale and on to 66. so 66 eastbound through fairfax is slow. and the inner loop itself is just a nightmare right now. we also have a crash southbound 295 and it is out by eastern avenue. there's delay close is to 20 minutes to get from the maryland line to the 11th street bridge. as we move things over again, we're also dealing with this crash through fort washington. 210 northbound before the beltway slowing you down there. and then as we move things over again crash blocks the left shoulder. also keep in mind two at the present time northbound after 109 there's a crash. that's causing some huge delays as you try to get north toward maryland 80. southbound side of 270 dealing with about an hour delay. looks like it's improve actually greatly down to 22 minutes. just about an hour commute about 20 minutes ago. so that's good at least. on the american legion bridge unfortunately again this crash block the left shoulder and that is causing huge delays still an hour holding strong from south of 66 on throug
huge delays the inner loop delay backing up all the way into annandale and on to 66. so 66 eastbound through fairfax is slow. and the inner loop itself is just a nightmare right now. we also have a crash southbound 295 and it is out by eastern avenue. there's delay close is to 20 minutes to get from the maryland line to the 11th street bridge. as we move things over again, we're also dealing with this crash through fort washington. 210 northbound before the beltway slowing you down there. and...
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breaking right now at 6:xx -- northern virginia, trying to put out hot spots at a house in annandale. this is in the 49-hundred block of columbia road. we have our team on the scene trying to get you more information. we'll let you know as soon as we hear anything. to the district -- where crews two separate apartment fires. people who had just celebrated new years -- forced out into temperatures hovering in the teens. our tom roussey is live in southeast. also breaking overnight -- investigating what appears to be some celebrations that got a little too rowdy. they were called for "shots fired" at first street & parker gray school way, and they think was someone was shooting into the air for new year. no one was hurt. for the latest breaking news, as it happens -- download our abc7 news app. it's free, for both iphone and android. happy new year!! more than a million people rang in 2018 in times square. nypd made sure two recent terror attacks. tarana burke, founder of the me too' movement pressed the button to drop the ball into the new year. and this celebration plummeted into the
breaking right now at 6:xx -- northern virginia, trying to put out hot spots at a house in annandale. this is in the 49-hundred block of columbia road. we have our team on the scene trying to get you more information. we'll let you know as soon as we hear anything. to the district -- where crews two separate apartment fires. people who had just celebrated new years -- forced out into temperatures hovering in the teens. our tom roussey is live in southeast. also breaking overnight --...