again, this town is in the very southern portion of brazil. local officials are saying that they think that there could be at least 90 people killed but that they are still counting the bodies. >> help me in the news flow on this. you said that the fire occurred at 2:30 a.m. local time. what time is it now? >> it is about 8:00 and there. >> ok, all right. we're talking about daylight hours. you will be getting official information as to how many people were injured and killed, that is still to come? >> that is right. why it is a little hard to get these numbers is because this is a fairly small town, about 300 kilometers from the state capital. you know, the initial reports from early this morning are telling us that there was some sort of fire in the nightclub, but clearly with the types of injuries and numbers we are talking about, local officials are just overwhelmed at the first response, presumably, so we are starting to really hear from the local officials talking to media, saying listen, we think there will be at least 90. that is the l

more than 100 injured, after a massive fire in southern brazil. >> investigators are working to figure out what sparked one of the deadliest nightclub fires in more than a decade. >> reporter: police are guarding a burned out nightclub in southern brazil, where hundreds of people died. early sunday morning rescue workers scrambled to pull victims out of the burning building. club goers and firefighters worked together to use sledgehammers to tear down a wall to reach hundreds of people trapped inside. witnesses say the kiss nightclub in santa maria filled with smoke and plims, moments after a member of a band lit a flare on stage. survivors described a chaotic race to reach the only exit. they claimed security guards stopped people because they thought patrons were trying to leave without paying their bills and firefighters say they couldn't get in and party goers couldn't get out, because bodies started to pile up and block the door. ambulances rushed the injured to the hospital. doctors say many of the victims died from smoke inhalation and some were trampled. a bouncer says the club

it broked early sunday morning in santa maria, a university town in southern brazil. most of the victims were students who died from smoke inhalation. >> reporter: police are guarding a burned out nightclub in southern brazil where hundreds of people died. early sunday morning rescue workers scrambled to pull victims out of the burning building. clubgoers and firefighters worked together to use sledgehammers to tear down a wall to reach hundreds of people trapped inside. witnesses say the kiss building caught on fire. they described a chaotic race to reach the only access. they claim security guards stopped people because they thought patrons were trying to leave without paying their bills and firefighters say they couldn't get in and partygoers couldn't get out because body piles started to block the door. doctors say many of the victims died from smoke inhalation and some were trampled. a bouncer said the club was packed with more than 1,000 people. santa maria is a university town and officials say some students were there attending a party. family members broke do

it happened in santa maria, a university town in southern brazil. at least 230 people were killed in the fire and during the panic that followed. local hospitals say more than 100 others were

brazil, killing more than 230 people. they say panicked club goers struggled for air. in some cases, their very last breath, while stampeding toward the exit. about 900 people were inside. witnesses say a flare or fire work lit by band members may have started this blaze. >> reporter: police are guarding a burned out nightclub in southern brazil where hundreds of people died. early sunday morning, rescue workers scrambled to pull victims out of the burning building. club goers and firefighters worked together to use sledge hammers to tear down a wall to reach hundreds of people trapped inside. witnesses say the kiss nightclub in santa maria filled with smoke and flames moments after a member of a band lit a flare on stage. survivors described a chaotic race to reach the only exit. they claim security guards stopped people because they thought patrons were trying to leave without paying their bills. and firefighters say they couldn't get in and party goers couldn't get out because bodies started to pile up and block the do

. >>> massive fire swept through a nightclub in southern brazil overnight killing hundreds of people. it is the world's deadliest nightclub fire in more than a decade. >>> nbc reports from london. >> reporter: at least 232 people were killed sunday at a nightclub in southern brazil. more than 100 others are being treated in hospitals. reports say a flare or fire work was lit, possibly by a band member or someone from the production team and then set set fire to the club's ceiling. many are struggling to get out in the confusion. officials in the town of santa maria say the majority of the victims died from suffocation. most of the partygoers were students from the nearby university. brazil's president has cut short a visit to chile to return to the town, saying she would mobilize all resources to help in the rescue efforts. nbc news, london. >> the fire did remind many folks of what happened here in the u.s. years ago on rhode island. you might remember 100 people died when a fire spread in a west warwick nightclub during a pyrotechnic show by the rock band great white. >>> still ahea

the fire broke out early sunday morning in santa maria, a university town in southern brazil. most of the victims were students who apparently died from smoke inhalation. tetiana anderson reports. >> reporter: police are guarding a burned out nightclub in southern brazil where hundreds of people died. early sunday morning rescue workers scrambled to pull victims out of the burning building. clubgoers and firefighters worked together to use sledgehammers to tear down a wall to reach hundreds of people trapped inside. witnesses say the kiss nightclub in santa maria filled with smoke and flames moments after a band member lit a flame on establish. survivors described a chaotic race to reach the only access. they claim security guards stopped people because they thought patrons were trying to leave without paying their bills and firefighters say they couldn't get in and partygoers count get out because bodies started to pile up and block the door. balances rushed the injured to the hospital. doctors say many of the victims died from smoke inhalation and some were trampled. a bounc

brazil town. there was a pyrotechnic show going on when the flames broke out. the official cause of the fire is still under investigation. i would like to say to the country and santa that in this time of adness, we are all together. officials say that many of more than 200 people who by there not killed , but by smoke inhalation. the maximum of the capacity of to beub was supposed 1000, a state official says 2000 people were inside when the fire broke out. this instant call to mind other recent fires in recent years. a fire at a popular nightclub in killed four people. in 2003 and the u.s., sparked acs used fire that claimed 100 lives. it happened at a nightclub in rhode island. brazilian americans are also tragedy.oday's a christian church in georgia gathered today to pray for victims and their families. remember them and pray for them. note talked to some locals that long ago. they said this was horrifying and shocking to hear this news coming out of their home country. as for the cause of the

brazil early this morning. when the fire started the club was at twice its maximum capacity. cristina mutchler brings us the scene. >> reporter: amid billowing smoke, firefighters work to contain a massive fire at a packed brazilian nightclub in the early morning hours sunday. the regional coordinator of civil defense says the blaze started at about 2 a-m after the acoustic insulation caught fire in the kiss nightclub in the southern brazil town of santa maria. there was a pyrotechnics show going on when flames broke out, but authorities said cause of the fire is still under investigation. >> (voice of translator) "i would like to say to the people of our country and to the people of santa maria that in this time of sadness we are together. and we are going to overcome this sadness while still in mourning." >> reporter: officials say more than 200 people were killed, many from apparent smoke inhalation. a state fire official says about 2,000 people were inside the club when the fire broke out. double the maximu

brazil. mourners turned out by the thousands to remember the victims of the deadly nightclub fire of the weekend. at least 233 people were killed when an aunt or pyrotechnics display set the club on fire. nearly half of the attendees were students from a nearby university. authorities are questioning three people, including the club's manager, a band member, and head of security at a club. >> d.c. has a problem on that it can but not a bad problem. >> a $400 million surplus was discovered in the city's budget and now they're trying to figure out to use it. out that there are plenty of ideas about what to do with this money. >> lots of ideas. you're about to hear some interesting ones. right now, the city of d.c. has about $1.2 billion in cash reserves. that's not counting this new $400 million. as you can imagine there's a tug of war going on in the city council about what to do with all the money. talk of extra money in the bank for the city of d.c. is leading to a loss of opinions. save it

. ♪ and it's beautiful >> in southern brazil three people are under arrest in a deadly nightclub fire that killed 231 people many under the age of 20. authorities say the fire started after band members used fireworks that ignited insulation in the ceiling. >> desperate hundreds died trying to outrun a fast-moving fire at a nightclub. today, the nation mourns their death the loved ones have the task of identifying their bodies. radio reporter was at a local gym where the bodies were taken. >> it is like a war zone here. we have 232 bodies, side-by-side, so the families go one by one to look at the bodies. >> at aftermath a fire, close 2,000 people, mostly college students were trapped when the band lit fireworks. (inaudible). >> panicked people traveled over each other trying to get out. guards briefly prevented them from leaving with hundreds trapped, young men who escaped cut hopes in the walls to help others close to 130 people were injured. >> now as dozens of family members gather to mourn and barry their dead, dozens more are looking for loved ones, hoping their children are not

brazil. it happened early sunday - when the club was packed with hundreds of university students. catherine heenan is here with the latest. >> catherine: most of the people killed were under 20.there were even some minors. the first funerals began today. in the grief-stricken town of santa maria, brazil. investigators think they know what caused the fire. and they've detained four people to get more answers. the band that had been performing here at the kiss nightclub used pyrotechnics.which may have ignited insulation in the ceiling. a guitarist who was in the band says that when the fire began - a guard handed the group a fire extinguisher - but it didn't work. now - two band members have been detained for questioning. along with one or two of the club owners. the club was packed when the fire broke out - about two thousand people --- way over capacity. one of the survivors talked today about trying to get out. >> when i was trying to get out steps stopped me and i was yelling " fire " fire

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. >>> a fire at a nightclub in santa maria city in southern brazil has left at least 240 people dead. local media reports say about 2,000 people were in the state of rio grande del sol when the fire started at 2:00 a.m. sunday. about 250 people are receiving treatment in rural hospitals. many university students and others inside the club panicked and rushed to the exit when the fire began and smoke filled the room. police are continuing their investigation, suspecting fireworks on the stage caused the blaze. >>> the heads of cities, towns and villages in okinawa prefecture, southern japan, have held a rally in tokyo. they called for the scrapping of the u.s. military's plan to deploy transfer aircraft in the prefecture. they also demanded that the u.s. air station be moved outside okinawa. more than 140 officials from the prefecture took part in sunday's rally in central tokyo. the organizer says more than 4,000 people took part, including the mayor of naha, the capital of okinawa prefecture. >> translator: is okinawa taking advantage of japan, or is japan taking advantage of okinawa

brazil town of santa maria. there was a pyrotechnics show going on when flames broke out but authorities said cause of the fire is still under investigation. "i would like to say to the people of our country and to the people of santa maria that in this time of sadness we are together. and we are going to overcome this sadness while still in mourning." officials say more than 200 people were killed, many from apparent smoke inhalation. a state fire official says about 2,000 people were inside the club when the fire broke out... double the maximum capacity of 1,000. this incident calls to mind other deadly nightclub fires in recent years. just five months ago, a fire at a popular club in phuket, thailand killed four. one of the most memorable happened in the united states in february 2003. pyrotechnics used by the heavy metal band, great white, sparked a fire that claimed 100 lives at a nightclub in west warwick, rhode island . "we're really sad, and it's a hard feeling." people stateside are also mourning sunday

brazil. more than 230 people killed in a nightclub fire in the southern city of santa maria. chaos and confusion filled the streets as good samaritans tried to rescue the people trapped inside. as duncan reports now, it appears a band's pyrotechnics may have started the fire. >> reporter: at least 232 people were killed early on sunday at a nightclub in southern brazil. more than 100 others are being treated in hospitals. reports say a flare or firework was lit, possibly by a band member or someone from the production team. it then set fire to the club's ceiling. partygoers stampeded towards the exits, many struggling to get out in the confusion. officials in the town of santa maria say the majority of victims died from suffocation. most of the partygoers were students from the nearby university. brazil's president has cut short a visit to chile to return to the town saying she would mobilize all possible resources to help in the rescue efforts. nbc news, london. >>> elsewhere, jips president

a horrible nightclub fire has claimed at least 232 lives in southern brazil. it happened early this morning in the city of santa maria. college students were packed in the club celebrating the end of their summer vacation when the fire broke out. brazil's president rushed back from a summit in chile. >> this is a tragedy for all of us. i would like to say to the people of our country and to the people of santa maria that in this time of sadness, we're all together. >> we will have much more on brazil at the bottom of the hour. in egypt, at least 30 people were killed in clashes in the city of port sied. they wanted to reach 21 people who were sentenced to death last week for their part in a deadly soccer riot. >>> the debate over gun control ramped up this weekend. activists on both sides are pushing their points of view. enthusiasts flocked to gun shows across the country and dianne feinstein went on several sunday morning talk shows to push legislation banning military-style rifles. >>> hollywood's biggest names in tv and film hit the red carpet tonight for

smoke filled the nightclub in the southern brazil center. party growers grabbed axs to help reach people trapped in the club. firefighters suspect that the fire could have started when the band lit flares on the stage. that ignited the ceiling. a doctor believes most of the victims died from inhaling toxic fumes. >> a couple was on a sightseeing friendship and the plane they were in lost power and crashed into the river. they were wearing life vests and were able to get out of the plane before it sank. they were rescued in 30 minutes. both are hospitalized in stable condition. >> there is new information about the grounding of boeing 787 dreamliner, the national transportation safety board reveals the jetliner that caught fire january 7 had only been delivered to japan airlines three weeks earlier. the fire broke out in one of the batteries. the batteries power manufacture the systems on board. the united states and the japan grounded the new jets this month. >> fireed high school coach is getting support from a coach he used to oppose on th

brazil. >>> plus, the niners are now in new orleans. >> big foot is back. why sass scratch hunters >> ama: good evening. i'm ama daetz. at least 230 people died in a nightclub near brazil and at least 200 more were injured. for some it brings back memories to a similar tragedy here in the u.s. a decade ago. here's the latest. reporter: you're looking at the desperate effort to save lives as a saturday night party turned into a national tragedy at the club in southern brazil. young men swung axes axes and sledgehammers, trying to hack out escape outs with hundreds fighting for their lives. the club, was packed with college party-goers when members of the band on stage lit flares and set the ceiling on fire. flames and smoke outraced the terrified crowd which jammed the exits in a mad dash to escape. the club became a death trap. one survivor said it was complete panic. hundreds were killed. most reportedly from asphyxiation. firefighters and ambulance crews did what they could, treating some o

. >>> police in southern brazil are investigating a fire that burned through a nightclub. they are questioning managers to >>> the city is an afrpg ancient trading basin. a malian militant group says it goes against their beliefs. earlier this month the malian and french militaries launched offensives against militants who have taken control of the country. on sunday, the forces seized a northern town, a militant strong hold. they hope to gain control of the country with help from troops of other african nations. >>> egyptian president mohammed morsi declared a state of emergency in parts of his country after a waeeekend marre by violence. at least 49 people have been killed in fighting with security forces. he imposed a nightly curfew for the next two months. protesters have been marking two years since the uprising led to the overthrew of mubarak. saying he brought in a constitution that favors islamists and has failed to improve the economy. a riot on saturday in the northern city left 30 people dead. the court handed down death sentences for 21 people on their involvem

brazil. >> many were killed in a desperate stampede to the exits. we'll have the latest from brazil. you are watching al-jazeera live from london. also coming up, funerals in egypt turned violent, leaving at least six more dead. in mali, french and mali and troops. and tens of thousands of supporters of gay marriage march in the french capital, paris. >> and fire at a nightclub in brazil has left 232 people dead. 170 others are in hospital. it is thought the fire was started by fireworks during a stage show. hundreds of panicked clubbers stampeded toward the exits. it happened in the city of santa maria and it's been described as the worst tragedy emergency workers have responded to. >> a frantic attempt to rescue those inside, the blaze was started by firework display during a live music performance. an official for the military police said most of the deaths were called -- were caused by asphyxiation. many others were trampled underfoot as they tried to escape. these pictures, which al- jaz

brazil. we'll show you the new video >> and we're just one week away now to super bowl 47. the niners versus the ravens. a live report from santa clara still ahead. good morning everyone. and thanks for joining us. >> i'm marty gonzalez. >> and i'm ysabel duron. >> we'll get to the top stories in just a moment. but first, let's get a quick check of your forecast with janu >> this mount pam cam is a gorgeous start with cloud coverage. 36 degrees for doctor's santa rosa, with 40's we are expecting a cooler day. 50s for the afternoon highs. 54 degrees in half moon bay. 50s in oakland, 53 degrees expected in the livermore valley. the room 55 and novado. mid '50s through vallejo. we will take a look at what we can expect for the workweek. >> developing news in cupertino this morning where a fire is burning at a cement plant. fire officials say it broke out around 5:40 a.m. at the lee-high hanson quarry. a loading truck caught fire, and now tires are smoldering. the lee-high plant was the site of t

at least 245 people are now dead in a nightclub fire in southern brazil. we want to show you the first pictures of the aftermath that are coming into our newsroom. the fire broke out at the kiss nightclub during a concert. that club reached maximum capacity with up to 2,000 party goers inside. the casualty toll is expected to climb. at least 200 pay tree quantities were hurt. a nearby gym has been turned into a makeshift morgue. investigators say it's too early still to figure out the cause of the fire. stay tuned throughout county -- stay tuned to ktvu throughout the morning for more updates. >>> ktvu alex savidge just arrived on scene. what can you show us? what can you tell us? >> reporter: i can tell you this is a pretty good sized fire that is burning here at the lee high hanson cement plant. you can see a pretty good plume of black smoke that is coming up from this hillside here. there is workers driving by leaving the plant at this point. but you can see a lot of smoke there. what we understand is on fire is trucks of some kind. heavy equipment that

. >> funerals began today for the 233 people who were killed in a nightclub fire in southern brazil. pyrotech ni pyrotechnics started the fire. the club had one exit. confused people rushed to the door. but security guard actually stopped them from leaving. the guards thought the people were trying to skip out on their bar tabs. survivors described a kay yotic scene. >> what did you see? >> people crying. people dying in my sight. i lost very special people to me. >> brazilian authority arrested the club's co-owner and two band members today. almost half the victims attended a university nearby the club. question is, could something like that happen here? local fire department say, they do regular inspections at clubs to make sure they're up to code. most jurisdictions do not allow pyrotechnic shows. officials say a fire is always possible. clubs need to have several safety systems. there should be lit exit signs. and pull down fire alarm triggers. smoke detectors and sprinklers are a must. and there should always be a second exit. >> kids in arlington, should be back in class tomorr

. >> reporter: a saturday night party turned into a national tragedy at this club in southern brazil. young men swung axes and sledge hammers trying to hack out escape routes for hundreds fighting for their lives behind the walls. the club named kiss was packed with college party goers when members of the band on stage lit flaired that set the ceiling on fire. flames and smoke out raced the crowds which jammed the exits in a mad dash to escape. it became a death trip. there was so much smoke and fire said one survivor, it was complete panic. hundreds were killed. most reportedly from asphyxiation. firefighters and ambulance crews did what they could treating some of the more than 200 injured at the scene. others were taken to the hospital. by daylight, grief stricken crowds gathered outside the building and a local gymnasium became a makeshift morgue as bodies were gathered for the heart wrenching process of identifying the dead. brazil's president tried to console her stricken nation, in these times of sadness, we are together, and out of necessity we will hear and do so remembering

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. >> the reality is that the tragedy has overwhelmed the systems there in santa maria and southern brazil and bodies aren't being taken to a morgue. they're being taken to a nearby gym and that's where families are trying to go and authorities are trying to positively identify the bodies. so far 102 so far but 132 bodies. >> remember the fire at the club back in 2004? i'm asking you because of precedent. how will they handle this tragedy? will someone be held liable for any of these deaths? >> eventually there will be somebody but what's at stake is the country is trying to organize the world cup in 2014 and something like this tells you a lot about failures in security systems and also the country's preparedness to hold big events. also the summer olympics are going to be held there in 2016. so there's going to be a lot of questions as to how ready is brazil to host these international events. >> thank you, rafael. more tragedy to tell you about. we're keeping a close eye on egypt tonight where weekend riots are blamed for the deaths of nearly 40 people and hundreds of injured. this is a

. >> reporter: police are guarding a burned out nightclub in southern brazil where hundreds of people died. early sunday morning rescue workers scrambled to pull victims out of the burning building. club-goers and firefighters worked together to use sledgehammers to tear down a wall to reach hundreds of people trapped inside. witnesses say the kits nightclub in santa maria filled with smoke and fans moments after a member of a bands lit a flair on stage. survivors described a chaotic race to reach the only exits. they claim security guards stopped people people because they thought they were trying to leave without paying their bills. bodies started to pile up and block the door. ambulances rushed the injured to the hospital. doctors say many of the victims died from smoke inhalation and some were trampled. a bouncer said the club was packed with more than 1,000 people. some students were there attending a party. family members broke down as they found out their loved ones had died. but this man says his daughter's name has not been released so his family is holding out hope. brazil's

brazil now stands at two hundred and thirty to try to place after a band that was performing in the club started launching fireworks off the stage however they set fire to insulation with foam in the ceiling of the flames spreading in a matter of minutes as any was packed with people at the time it was only one except in panic spread people try to get out some witnesses claim that security guards try to keep the only way out of the club shot until they were overpowered. thousands of rallied in washington calling for improvements to gun control nationwide among the participants were the residents of newtown connecticut where an elementary school massacre last month left twenty six dead president obama as unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades including background checks and a ban on military style assault weapons proposals have divided the nation with about half of americans insisting it's their right to bear arms without restrictions. a roadside bomb has killed at least temple who's been in afghanistan in the southern province of kandahar it det

world update starting with news from brazil certainly a night club fire in southern brazil has killed at least seventy people that's according to local media there we're getting some reports that suggest up to ninety may have died police and rescue services are still searching for the victims and the blaze reportedly began when a band that was performing the sets they started lighting fireworks caused insulation material on the walls to catch on fire more on this as we get it here on our city. meantime in afghanistan a roadside bomb has killed at least ten policemen and injured by standards in the southern province of kandahar attackers exploded the bomb next to a police truck just as officers had finished defusing another explosive device this turns out to be the third such attack in less than twenty four hours which in total have claimed the lives of more than twenty police including a local antiterrorism chief law enforcers have become frequent targets of militias . the first of six patriot missile batteries deployed by turkey in nato get this wrong every hour so far deployed by na

brazil. this evening, you can see the searing images just coming in here to abc. the desperate battle at the door of the club. firefighters and club goers, the lucky ones who managed to escape, trying to reach the young people trapped by the flames and the choking smoke, trying to get to what authorities say was the one working exit. onlookers rushing to the injured, trying to save lives and at day break, the families arriving, mothers and fathers looking for their sons and daughters. the investigation is under way in santa maria, brazil, and abc's matt gutman, leading us off tonight. >> reporter: so many victims, and so young. firefighters in the town of santa maria barely able to comprehend the tragic scene. the popular nightclub called "kiss" still smoldering in the morning hours after the blaze erupted inside that club packed with about 2,000 college students. the cause is still under investigation, but witnesses say it started when the band performing onstage lit up fireworks and pointed

after the acoustic insulation caught fire in the kiss nightclub in southern brazil. >> there was a show going on when flames broke out. authorities said the cause of the fire is under investigation. >> i would like to say to the people of our country that in this time of sadness we are all together and we are going to overcome this sadness while still in mourning. >> officials say more than 200 people were killed, many from apparent smoke inhalation. >> the fire was at double maximum capacity. >> of the incident calls to mind another deadly nightclub fire in recent years. >> five months ago in thailand killed four. >> in february of 2003 pyrotechnics' used by the band great white started a fire that claimed 100 lives in a nightclub in rhode island. >> we are really sad. >> congregants of a church in marietta, ga. are gathered to pray for a victim. >> we are people in that community and the community here. >> christina mutchler kron 4 news. >> erica will be along in a couple of minutes with a full look at the forecast on his back to work >> ( male announcer): now here's stanley roberts w

after the acoustic insulation caught fire in the kiss nightclub in the southern brazil townover santa maria. the cause of the fire is still under investigation. >> i would like to say to the people of our country and to the people of santa maria that in this time of sadness, we are all together. and we are going to overcome this sadness while still in mourning. >> reporter: more than 200 people were killed, many from apparent smoke inhalation. about 2,000 people were inside the club when the fire started double the capacity of 1,000. this calls to mind other deadly fires in recent years. a fire in a popular club in tupeng killed many. >> we're really sad. and it's a hard feeling. >> reporter: people state side are also mourning sunday's tragedy. con -- congregants of a brazilian christian church are gathering to play. cristina muchler, ktvu news. >>> video of a dramatic rescue in arizona after more than 40 hikers become trapped. >> and the latest on casey andny. the big financial burden she now faces. >> a successful missile launch off of california. the message the government is send

after a fire swept through a nightclub in southern brazil. a civil defense official says, it happened after the insulation caught fire at kiss nightclub in santa maria. a pyro-technics show was underway when the fire started, but officials did not yet say that was what sparked the fire. smoke inhalation appears to be the cause of death for most of people who died. and nearly half of those killed were students from the nearby federal university. hundreds more people were injured. >> we're getting a better idea of the strategy being considered for immigration reform in this country a group of bi-partisan lawmakers revealed their plan today. it would affect roughly 11- million illegal immigrants in the u.s. fit if explains. it comes one day before the president's plan is announced. >> catherine: a group of senators got a jump on the president by laying out a point-by-point, bipartisan program for immigration reform the day before he unveils his long-awaited plan in las vegas. >> "we still have a long way to go but this bipartisan blueprint is a

some 243 people died in a nightclub fire in southern brazil will be laid to rest today. was sparked by a band's pyrotechnic show. say guards tried to block people from leaving. also the victims under the age of 20. there should be normal service on metro's orange line this morning. late onwas suspended sunday. a power problem was the cause. on theers were stuck for two hours without power or heat. >> it is 5:15. than a week away from the super bowl. >> later this morning, baltimore will be sending off the ravens. will also be to new orleans, he is live in baltimore this morning with that kickoff. are you ready or a rally morning? getting some snow here in downtown baltimore. what is the saying? you cannot rain on a good parade. what is going to happen. send off later today for the super bowl-bound baltimore ravens. they have a stage set up here in the inner harbor. the ravens will make a quick the harbor before new orleans later today. it will be quite a party. very festive. already some fans here this morning. will joinore mayor the team's cheerleaders and and thousands

it hpped in the southern brazil town of santa maria. here are the details. >> reporter: you are looking at the desperate effort to save lives as a saturday night party turned into a national tragedy at this club in brazil. young men swung axes and sledgehammers trying to hack out escape routes for those hiding behind the walls. the club was packed with college party goers when members of the band on stage reportedly lit flares to set the ceiling on fire. >> flames and smoke out raced the terrified crowd which jammed the exit in a mad dash to escape. the club was a death trap. there was so much smoke and fire said one survivor that it was complete panic. hundreds were killed. most reportedly from asphyxiation. firefighters and ambulance workers did what they could treating the 200 injured at the scene. others were taken to the hospital. by daylight grief stricken crowds gathered outside the building and a local gymnasium was used for identifying the dead. brazil's president tried to console the stricken nation. in these times of sadness

a horrible nightclub fire has claimed at least 232 lives in southern brazil. it happened early this morning in the city of santa maria. college students were packed in the club celebrating the end of their summer vacation when the fire broke out. brazil's president rushed back from a summit in chile. >> this is a tragedy for all of us. i would like to say to the people of our country and to the people of santa maria that in this time of sadness, we're all together. >> we will have much more on brazil at the bottom of the hour. in egypt, at least 30 people were killed in clashes in the city of port sied. they wanted to reach 21 people who were sentenced to death last week for their part in a deadly soccer riot. >>> the debate over gun control ramped up this weekend. activists on both sides are pushing their points of view. enthusiasts

. >>> an owner of the nightclub that caught fire in southern brazil is now blaming building inspectors. the owner's attorney said he client trusted the people who said his billing is up to code, but admits he's partly to blame. more than 230 people died. investigators believe the fire started from flares used by a rock bam performing that yigt. the club only had one wore are exit and no sprinklers. 75 people are still in critical condition. >>> a tornado killed someone in the northwestern part of georgia today. this is video from a grocery store in adairsville. that storm destroyed homes, cars, businesses and a manufacturing planned. aim people are in a hospital from falling debris. at one point today more than 8500 people were without power. that tornado was one of the sever throughout the south and midwest today. >> which raises the question whether we could see anything like that. >> that's the big concern. a lot of people mentioning derecho. you see a line of thunderstorms, talk about the derecho. we're not going to see anything like that here. we do have a slight chance of an isol

that's in southern brazil. the other two suspects are members of the band that was playing when the club caught fire. they had been using pyrotechnics in their show just moments before a fire engulfed the club. cnn's allay hejandra ail han dr by. >> reporter: good morning to you, christina. it's 8:34 right now. i'd like to share with you some of the headlines of the newspapers. simple errors caused the tragedy. they say there's a look of transparencieien from the authorities. they don't want to show the fire of the nightclub. they're also talking about how it onto had one exit, the kiss nightclub and this is the reason why this horrific tragedy occurred. authorities and firefighters are saying, however, that it's not necessary, according to brazilian law, to have more than one exit, but you should have at least one fire or emergency exit in the opposition direction. they're now requiring two in at least any establishment. i can tell you by being in the city of santa maria, you feel a very horrific mood and gloo

it hpped in the southern brazil town of santa maria. here are the details. >> reporter: you are looking at the desperate effort to save lives as a saturday night party turned into a national tragedy at this club in brazil. young men swung axes and sledgehammers trying to hack out escape routes for those hiding behind the walls. the club was packed with college party goers when members of the band on stage reportedly lit flares to set the ceiling on fire. >> flames and smoke out raced the terrified crowd which jammed the exit in a mad dash to escape. the club was a death trap. there was so much smoke and fire said one survivor that it was complete panic. hundreds were killed. most reportedly from asphyxiation. firefighters and ambulance workers did what they could treating the 200 injured at the scene. others were taken to the hospital. by daylight grief stricken crowds gathered outside the building and a local gymnasium was used for identifying the dead. brazil's president tried to console the stricken nation. in these times of sadness

it happened at the kiss nightclub in the club of santa maria in southern brazil. many of the victims said to be but teenagers. amateur video shows the panic outside the club. police say the fire began when a band pyrotechnic display ignited insulation in the ceiling and the flames spread quickly. people inside ran for their lives. investigators say they found dozens of bodies in the club's bathrooms after some ran through the doors apparently believing they were exits. newspapers report report at least one woman posted a message on facebook reporting the fire and pleading for help. she did not make it out o. firefighters who responded tell a local paper they had trouble just getting into the club because there was a barrier of bodies blocking the entrance police say it took six hours to cart all the bodies away from trucks. it has similarities to the fire in rhode island a decade ago that one a hundred people died when pyrotechnics set fire to the soundproofing foam. those who escaped know well the pain of those in brazil, of the parents who are now burying their