Severe drought fueling wildfire crisis in western North America
Severe drought is fueling dozens of wildfires across western North America, and some areas are declaring states of emergency. CBS News' Carissa Lawson reports.
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Severe drought is fueling dozens of wildfires across western North America, and some areas are declaring states of emergency. CBS News' Carissa Lawson reports.
A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's northern rim was destroyed by a wildfire.
Smoke from Canadian and U.S. wildfires is headed for Massachusetts. WBZ-TV meteorologists Jacob Wycoff and Terry Eliasen discuss air quality concerns, as well as summer heat and more weekend rain in the forecast.
Marshfield native Tom Nicholson lost his home in the Los Angeles wildfires. Now he's putting his life back together.
Dozens of people have been arrested in Los Angeles for looting in the wake of wildfires burning through the area. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefli reports from Los Angeles.
Forecasters are warning of a new fire danger in parts of Los Angeles County with the return of powerful Santa Ana winds. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 12,000 structures have been destroyed in the devastating wildfires in California. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
As wildfires continue to cause destruction in California, people and businesses in Massachusetts are looking for ways to help victims. One restaurant in Cambridge is doing its part to support relief efforts by donating proceeds from part of their menu.
Hundreds of passengers landed in Boston after evacuating the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.
Hundreds of passengers landed in Boston Wednesday after evacuating the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Residents in Middleton and other parts of the North Shore said the smoke from the wildfires has been making it hard to breathe. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Helicopters were called in to battle wildfires in North Shore communities. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Firefighters and environmentalists say that the "prescribed" burning of dead forests is actually beneficial. CBS News's Dave Malkoff reports.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Crews in Western Canada are currently facing 130 active wildfires, including 14 considered out of control. Here's why it's so bad.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Wildfires are causing a pollutant that is usually attributed to factories and vehicle exhaust. CBS' David Schechter reports.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the disastrous wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Firefighters worked to extinguish flare-ups — when the intensity or spread of a wildfire speeds up rapidly — on Saturday, officials said.
Dozens of people were killed in the Maui fires, and many are still missing, authorities said.
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Years of keeping fire out of America's forests led to a buildup of dead trees and brush — fuel for today's larger, hotter, more lethal wildfires.
A second crew of Massachusetts Wildlands Firefighters will be sent up to Quebec on Wednesday to help fight wildfires.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
It's been 24 years since a campaign commercial opened with a voter declaring "John Sununu represents the future." His current opponent, Scott Brown, is a grandfather who says that role gives him an edge.
Sonny Gray pitched seven three-hit innings for his majors-leading 17th victory to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
The Mass General Brigham Health Plan is removing Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from its Medicare Advantage network. Hundreds of patients are now facing tough decisions about their care.
A pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash involving an Eversource utility truck in Dedham, Massachusetts, late Friday night.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
A pickup truck driver was killed in a head-on crash involving an Eversource truck in Dedham, Massachusetts.
A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, after her attorney's last-minute appeal failed.
After a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz will have to decide whether or not to retry the case.
It's been 24 years since a campaign commercial opened with a voter declaring "John Sununu represents the future." His current opponent, Scott Brown, is a grandfather who says that role gives him an edge.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Former Boston Red Sox manager Joe Morgan, who became famous for the team's 1988 "Morgan Magic" season, has died at 95 years old.
Sonny Gray pitched seven three-hit innings for his majors-leading 17th victory to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Saturday night.
Mickey Gasper hit a first-inning home run and benches cleared after a contentious eighth-inning double play as the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Friday night.
Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night.
Adley Rutschman returned to Baltimore's Camden Yards on Thursday, exactly one month after he was traded, greeted with cheers and a standing ovation as a member of the visiting Boston Red Sox.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.