'Unprecedented' wildfires

With 10,000 acres of land already devoured, thousands of homes are still in jeopardy as eight

fires rage in the San Diego County, California area. In just a few hours Thursday, the fires in San

Marcos went from minor blazes to raging infernos, filling the sky with orange flames and solid black smoke. Unseasonably fierce winds mixed with the

flames to create what are being referred to as firenadoes. Scorching temperatures and dry

conditions have also factored into the disastrous fires. The causes of the wildfires remain unclear,

arson has been a primary suspicion among residents. Cal Fire Director Ken Pimlott said that the amount of fire activity statewide so far this

year has been "unprecedented."

In Other NewsIn Other News Solange Knowles, Jay Z and his wife, Beyonce, have released a statement about surveillance video

originally posted by TMZ showing Solange, the younger sister of Beyonce, hitting and kicking her brother-in-law. The trio had previously not spoken publicly about the incident in an elevator at the Standard Hotel in New York City following the Met Gala held on May 5. But on Thursday, they broke their silence. The statement says: "As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it. Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family. The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false. At the end of the day, families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same.“

It appears that Malik Bendjelloul, the Oscar-winning director of "Searching for Sugar Man," committed suicide.

The National September 11 Memorial Museum opens its doors yesterday for the 9/11 community -- survivors, families, rescuers. It will open next Wednesday to the general public. The place in itself is an artifact, built in the bedrock of tragedy. Within it are 12,500 objects, 1,995 oral histories and 580 hours of film and video. The museum collected items from survivors, families of the dead, first responders, cleanup workers and agencies that were part of the investigation.

The White House on Thursday released the latest financial disclosures for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. The Obamas were worth between $2 million and $7 million in 2013. The financial disclosures use broad financial ranges, making more precise accounting impossible. Over the years, most of the Obamas' wealth has come from the President's bestselling books "Dreams from my Father" and "Audacity of Hope.“The president earns a salary of $400,000.

Guinness World Records says a 17-year-old Brazilian teenager in New York City has become the world's fastest texter by typing a 26-word message perfectly in just 18.19 seconds, beating the previous champion's record of 18.44 seconds. Marcel Fernandes Filho, had to text the following sentences and get both the spelling and punctuation right: “The razor-toothed piranhas of the genera Serrasalmus and Pygocentrus are the most ferocious freshwater fish in the world. In reality they seldom attack a human.” He broke the record on a Samsung Galaxy S4.