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.
Three young men were shot near Lawrence High School as students were dismissed on Monday afternoon.
Candidates in several closely watched races are making their final pitches to voters as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast.
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.
The Boston Ballet is celebrating artistic director Mikko Nissinen's 25 years with the company.
A beach on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts is closed to swimming after a woman suffered a potential shark bite on Monday afternoon.
Deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy ended for the day around 3:45 p.m. with no decision from the jury.
A beach on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts is closed to swimming after a woman suffered a potential shark bite on Monday afternoon.
Police are searching for a suspect after three teenagers were shot in Lawrence, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A woman who was pulled from a pond in Acton, Massachusetts on Friday has died after an incident that also claimed the life of her young grandson.
Candidates in several closely watched races are making their final pitches to voters as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast.
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.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
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.