right now tragedy strikes again for a glenarden family. a young girl hurt in a deadly fire this week died from her injuries. plus, a done deal in virginia. state senators passing a transportation overhaul that's going to change the taxes you pay in the commonwealth. and oscar pistorius free on bail. barred from his home while police investigate his girlfriend's death. what per family is saying about it all tonight. but first tonight, breaking news out of florida. a serious crash in the final lap of the nascar nationwide race sent a car hurdling towards spectators at the finish line.

several fans were hurt when the car went airborne as you saw and crashed right into the chain link barrier fence. the crash ripped that car in half leaving the burning engine wedges in the fence and sending debris into the stands. the driver, kyle larsson was not hurt. local hospitals are saying they're expecting ten patients now. nascar says it's not sure yet exactly how many people have been hurt. again, the daytona 500, nascar's biggest race of the year is set for tomorrow. also tonight, sad news from prince george's county. a young girl died from her injuries in that house fire in glenarden. 11-year-old daja price had been in critical condition since the fire that killed her father and two sisters thursday morning. and tonight county firefighters want to make sure families are thinking about safety. darcy spencer flif glen arden tonight with that story. >> reporter: this was just devastating news from this community that was already

dealing with a horrible loss. this is what's left of the home that was destroyed by that fire early thursday morning. it took the lives of these young children. take a look here. right in front of the home, a single teddy bear left here in memory of these children. prince george's county fire officials say they're stepping up efforts to make sure every home in the county has a working smoke alarm. the fire here on leslie avenue in glenarden claimed four lives. a father and his three little girls ages 4, 8 and 11. earlier today fire destroyed this home on berry road. residents got out okay but their little blind dog couldn't find his way out. he was rescued and given oxygen which saved his life. both of these tragic fires have one thing in common -- there were no working smoke alarms in either home. >> very disturbing over the past couple weeks we've had several fires where we found there is no working smoke alarm inside the structure. that is of high concern for

firefighters and medics because we believe that a smoke alarm would have given them a chance to survive. >> reporter: investigators say if the glen arden home had a smoke alarm, the outcome could have been different. an 8-year-old twin sister of the victims difd. she said she used a fire safety plan she used in school to escape the flames. just this year there have been nine fire fatalities in for instance george's county compared to ten in all of last year. fire officials say having a working smoke detector in your home increases the chance of everyone getting out alive by 50%. >> if they had a working smoke alarm, again, they would have been provided that extra seconds, maybe up to main of opportunity to get out of the house safely and perhaps have insured the safety of all living things inside that home. >> reporter: now fire officials estimate that roughly 40% of the people do not have working smoke detectors in their home. officials here say there is no excuse for anyone not to have a

working smoke alarm in their home. here in prince george's county can you get one for free by calling 301-864-safe. now officials say they do plan to go into the elementary schools starting next month pushing that safety message, also pussing thing the message need to have an escape plan if there is a fire in your home. darcy spencer, news 4. a deal today on the future of one of northern virginia's biggest challenges. the state senate passed what is being called an historic highway reform bill and it will change the taxes you pay in the commonwealth. the bill is now headed to the governor to sign and will change the retail gas tax increase the sales tax and add fees for car buyers. news 4's julie carrie explains today's last-minute deal. >> reporter: the vote on the transportation funding bill was characterized as do or die, a final opportunity to do something about the gridlock that threatens virginia's economy. >> it's a green light. this may be the last chance you get. >> reporter: 25 virginia state

senators did hit their green light, voted yes and followed their house counterparts in approving the measure that will pump $3.5 billion into roads, transit and rail over the next five years. >> it will enable us to contribute a lot more money to rail, improve the services to get you to rail, perhaps widen some major arteries a little bit. >> reporter: prince william county senator is the longest serving senator in virginia history. and he counts this bill as one of the most significant he's ever helped pass. >> it's very important. it's going to change people's lives. >> reporter: the transportation bill contains a complicated plan for raising new revenue. it reduces the state gas tax but hikes the state sales tax and several other fees. traffic took northern virginia and hampton roads will be able to raise more money for priority projects through a bigger sales tax hike, a hotel tax and home sales fee. some senators say two taxing levels is unfair and others fear the impact on the region's

economy. >> once the ball got rolling, i think taxes just piled on and moran mohr and more. >> reporter: governor bob mcdonald pushed for the transportation plan. it could become his legacy initiative. but he also gave in return assurance to democrats that he'll consider expanding health care coverage for the poor. in richmond, julie carrie, news 4. the nation's governors are warning that even the possibility of the sequester is threatening the nation's economy. if congress doesn't reach a deal by next friday, massive federal spending cuts will take effect. state leaders are in washington for the annual meeting of the national governor's association and governors from both parties say the threat of cuts is enough to slow economic recovery and undermine budgets in their states. to the weather now, the rain let up outside. sidewalks and roads still kind of wet as temperatures start to drop tonight. storm team 4 meteorologist chuck bell has a first look at our forecast. hey chuck. >> good evening, jim. good evening, everybody. finally, the rain drops pulled

on out of the area. around lunch time or there after and allowed the temperatures to respond a little bit milder today. up into the mid 40s as opposed to yesterday when we were stuck in the 30s. storm team 4 radar shows zippo going on as far as rainfall in our immediate area. rain drops across the jersey coastline and moving away from us. so your evening forecast, cloudy and chilly, yes. the rain is over. temperatures mid 40s now. back into the mid and upper 30s by 11:00. we'll talk about your sunday and beyond coming up. it may be february, today, more signs of spring out of nationals camp in floir. the nats playing the first spring training game. jason pugh will have highlights from a very busy day in d.c. sports. plus, only five days until the leader of the roamage cman c church steps down. and it's the dance that has everyone talking

pope benedict xvi is stepping down in a fdays. there was a leaked document scandal of 2012. the pope is stepping down because of revelations in that file. the vatican denies that and accuses the media of running

false reports that could affect the conclave to elect a new pope. back here in washington, cardinal donald world leaves for the vatican tomorrow to be part of that conclave. south african correction am officers visit theed home where oscar pistorius is staying. he is staying with his uncle. pistorius also has to surrender his passports and guns and check in with police twice a week. his coach says pistorius will start training monday hoping to clear his mind. pistorius is charged with his girlfriend's murder, her father said today he might one day be able to forgive pistorius as long as he tells the truth about what happened. she wants america's kids to get moving and last night the first lady showed off some moves of her own. another look at michelle obama's dancing on "late night with jimmy fallon" and how she created the president's dance moves. plus, hoping our saturday clouds will give way to some sunday sun.

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violent night in the district left two people dead in two unrelated shootings. one of them in the 300 block of livingston terrace. damon brown was found shot in the head. no word on any suspects or a motive. the other deadly shooting happened just a couple hours earlier in northwest.

a man shot multiple times less than a block from the busy u street corridor. derrick ward talked to neighbors who heard the gun shots and has the latest on the investigation. >> these vehicles, this sign, all damaged by flying bullets. it happened about 1:12 a.m. when what they're describing as an altercation between two men here in d.c. spilled out on to the street. >> i woke up at 1:15 in the morning to four really clear gun shots. >> a woman who lives nearby and doesn't want to appear on camera says what she heard next confirmed the gunfire was real and that someone had been hit. >> a woman was saying no, no. please don't die. >> i mean you see fights every once in a while. but never anything as intense as that. just dead body. >> police have identified the victim as joseph harden of alexandria. police responded to the scene and arrested 24-year-old cedric spicer. he is charged with first-degree murder while armed. as the investigation continues, the d.c. council member

representing the area is asking the police chief to take action. >> shares emergency powers to close this business for 96 hours during which time the abc board meets and determines whether to suspend the license. >> reporter: this man came to retrieve his car. it was no longer part of a crime scene. but the damage was parentally worse than the bullet strike. what looked like transmission fluid began flowing out of his engine. he was a block away when he heard the gunfire. >> it's hard. you're scared. you have to watch your back. you have to know where you're at and you have to know where you go. >> reporter: in northwest, derrick ward, news 4. so the clouds kind of started to move out? >> a little bit, yeah. luckily the rain is long gone. as long as the rain is turned off, most people won't mind too much. can you leave your umbrella at home for your saturday evening plans. it isn't a pretty night to be outside. most of the sidewalks and roadways are still wet. just a tiny little bit of daylight left here at the tail

end of the day. yes, indeed, the skies are going to make an effort to clear out a bit here during the evening. may have more clouds sneaking back in first thing tomorrow morning. on the whole though, i think that you're going to enjoy the day on your sunday. right now though, full cloud cover. 45 here in washington. winds out of the northeast at 7 miles per hour. and gradually that wind is going to come back around to the northwest by tomorrow. and that northwesterly wind will bring the drier air in, take the last of the clouds away and bring the sunshine back. 39 in hagerstown right now. 46 in fredericksburg. 45 degrees in capital heights and district heights. 45 degrees also down into brandywine, maryland. your sunday planner, may have lingering clouds first thing tomorrow morning. but then we should clear out very, very quickly and be left with full sunshine for much if not all of the day. highs tomorrow into the upper 40s and near 50 degrees. so that's pretty nice. so on storm team 4 radar, the drops are now gone. a few lingering sprinkles across the eastern shore. even those are showing signs of

pulling away. nothing upstream from us either. we'll be dry for the rest of the overnight. a weather front out to our west is going to come through here tomorrow. the sunshine comes back. it will be a pleasant day to be on the outside tomorrow. it will be a little bit on the breezy side especially tomorrow afternoon. that's going to be the weather word of the day. partly cloudy in your sunday morning hours. temperatures generally in the 30s. northwest wind 5 to 10. tomorrow afternoon, the skies become nice and blue and sunny. highs tomorrow upper 40s and low 50s. but a northwesterly wind at 15 to 25 miles per hour. then tomorrow evening, clear. a little on the chilly side. temperatures back into the upper 30s for most of your evening plans. but at least a northwesterly wind will start to lay down a touch. here's the seven-day forecast. breezy sunshine tomorrow. another nice day coming up on monday to go back to work and school. clouds come back with rain chance onz tuesday. tuesday night, may ling near early wednesday morning. then we should be zdry for

wednesday afternoon before a shot comes in the thursday time frame. day to pay the most attention to is tuesday. rain back in the afternoon. could be moderate rain during the overnight. there's a slight chance along about interstate 81 and the west there could be a snowflake or two. looks like way too much warm air for much of the snow threat. >> that's justin on that direction. >> march is only six day as way. >> thank you, chuck. did you see the first lady on jimmy fallon? >> i did. she's a good dancer. >> she showed off her dance moves. ♪ >> that was last night. she wasted no time putting on her dancing shoes. she also chatted with jimmy about her let's move campaign. that initiative now in its third year. she's going on the road to promote it next week. by the way, she graded the president's dance moves -- she gave him a b. >> tough grader. >> ouch. >> he's got to work on that.

still ahead on news 4 at 6:00, alex ovechkin shakes a

an update from the daytona speedway in florida. reports now of up to 15 fans injured when the debris and engine from one car crashed into the chain link barrier. no drivers were hurt. again, 15 injuries reported now. we'll have more on this story coming up tonight on news 4 at 11:00. >> let's go to jason and the caps. >> big game for the caps coming off a couple losses. and noon start for this game. unfortunately, the caps did get it going in the early start. it stinks when the star player is in a slump. but that slum subpoena officially over. ovechkin with three goals and an assist. for this game, ovechkin had just one goal against devils goalie hedberg. second period, no score. jason chimera to mike rib aira to a waiting ovechkin. 1-0 caps.

ovechkin set to break out of that slump in a big way. third period, we're tied at one. long pass from chimera to ovechkin. the wrist shot is money. 2-1, caps. later on in the third period, capitals lead it 3-1. looking for some insurance on the power play. backstrom to ribeiro. he scores his 11th hat trick. take a look. through the armpit of devils voluntary chenk vich. they hope this is the game that turns around their star and their season. >> the chances are there. just, you know sometimes i feel the puck just doesn't want to go in. >> the hat trick was ovechkin's first since 2011. the caps are back at it this tuesday in carnolina. unof the most storied rivalries

is georgetown and syracuse. syracuse leaving for the acc this year, this is the last time that hoyas lob playing at the care yesser dome. arnold porter jr. saved his best for the orange. big game brings out the big stars. carmelo anthony led them to the 2003 title. getting his jersey retired today. first half, georgetown down by one. shot clock winding down. otto supporter and christmas saves it right to porter. he throws it down for the jam. early christmas present. and porter was just getting started. he drains that three pointer. georgetown now with an eight-point lead. now under a minute and a half to play. hoyas up seven. porter cutting to the baskets. he gets the tough shot to go. port we are a career high 33

points, 11th ranked georgetown upset number eight syracuse 57-46 snapping syracuse's 38-game home winning streak. terps hosting clemson, hoping they can dance their way to a win at the comcast center. maryland up two. terps come up with the steal. des wells, the nice pack to jake layman for the dunk. 12 points in the game for layman. later in the half, maryland on top by ten. he is going to drain the three. big game for the sophomore. he had 18 points. that's a season high for him. maryland, they go on to win it 72-59. also in college hoops, george washington fell to st. joseph's 71-59 while george mason defeated william & mary 60-58. moving on to baseball, stephen

strasburg is ready for a full season. it's a top priority. today strasburg and the nats took the first steps towards that goal. strasburg on the mound in the game. first time being shutout. last september recovering from tommy john's surgery. his 13th pitch of the game. that ball now a resident of left center field. the two-run shot. bottom third now. nats up 3-2. popped up to left right. juggling catch. second look. out of his glove, off the right hand and back in the glove. just like he planned it, guys. bottom of the sixth. mets lead 4-3. the bouncer to first base. the mets michael owens can't handle it. late on the throw to home. mets win it 5-3. no worries. plenty of time to get rolling

this spring training. college lacrosse. terps visiting layola. terps led by five. third quarter, loyola coming back. the save. but mat so iier puts it in the net. in the fourth, it's maryland. they're going to put this one away. a great pass around the crease. billie griffin puts it in. terps hold on for the win 12-10. >> that's the news for now. "nightly news" is coming up next. we'll be back here for news 4 at