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.
