Park fire is 6th largest wildfire in California history
The fire in northern California is one of more than 100 large fires burning in the United States right now.
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The fire in northern California is one of more than 100 large fires burning in the United States right now.
Over 20,000 people are under evacuation orders because of a wildfire. Canadian officials say the largest wildfire recorded in Jasper National Park could keep burning for months.
One person has been arrested for starting the fire on Wednesday.
in the canadian province of alberta alone, officials estimate there are over 170 active fires burning right now, with the worst of them high up in the rocky mountains, and in the suburbs of calgary.
The film follows a group of the world's most elite firefighters as they contain some of the planet's most destructive and fast-moving wildfires. Director, writer, and cinematographer Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann and producer Phil Donlon discuss more about the documentary.
The South Fork and Salt fires have scorched over 20,000 acres, destroyed about 500 homes, and killed at least two people.
The first day of Summer includes record heat, wildfires, and a tropical storm. There are disaster declarations in more than 50 Texas counties.
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
CBS News Correspondent Carter Evans reports thick vegetation, dry conditions, and heat all making it harder for fire crews to combat the fires
Carter Evans reports strong winds and dry conditions are giving firefighters a lot of trouble. The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation.
Dozens of wildfires are burning, and some are threatening homes. The fires have burned tens of thousands of acres and thousands of people are being forced to evacuate.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said air quality is expected to be moderate, but readings may show higher categories at certain times.
Alberta officials say the fire in the Fort McMurray Forest area is burning out of control. While crews in the northwest territories say they're fighting six active wildfires
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest recorded in Texas history.
There are several fires, and the biggest has grown to more than 1,300 square miles.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
Officials say new DNA tests have helped the Department of Defense identify at least 74 of the victims. Investigation into the fires is ongoing.
People in Hawaii are gathering for a daylong vigil to find emotional and spiritual healing after the deadly wildfires in Maui last month.
Officials in Maui are asking family members of the missing for DNA samples to help identify victims. More than 1,000 people are still unaccounted for.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were set to land in Maui on Monday to get a firsthand look at the massive destruction caused by wildfires. At least 114 people have been confirmed dead.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green promises the historic town of Lahaina, will rise from the ashes following the devastating wildfires that killed 114 people.
The resignation comes as the death toll from the wildfires in Maui stands at 111.
The Red Cross sent photos of some of the people they have been assisting, along with their harrowing stories.
Gov. Josh Green said the state is working toward a moratorium on real estate sales "to make sure that no one is victimized."
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
Vegas' Jeremy Lauzon and Chicago's Ethan Del Mastro were ejected in the third period after receiving roughing and misconduct penalties.
Union leaders warn that O'Hare and Midway airports may not be able to prevent severe wait times for much longer.
Neither team scored until the 81st minute when Cuypers sent a PK into the net after a foul on DC United midfielder Jackson Hopkins.
Initial reports indicated that a silver 2022 Toyota was heading southbound in the northbound lanes of I-65 and hit a black 2016 Ford head-on during the early morning hours on Feb. 21.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
A key City Council committee on Friday backed a $27 million settlement with the family of a mother of six killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017.
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.
Officials in the north Chicago suburb of Wilmette issued a warning Tuesday about scammers who are impersonating representatives of village departments.
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
When a doctor was told there was no cure for his daughter's condition, he was motivated to transform not only her health, but the lives of thousands of others.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital announced this week that it is planning to open a new pediatric hospital in the west Chicago suburb of Downers Grove.
Despite a rash of restaurant closures, veterans of the plant-based food business pushed back against prophecies of doom — and in one case argued that such closures notwithstanding, plant-based eating is only growing.
Two popular Chicago craft breweries – Half Acre Beer Co. and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery – announced on Tuesday they are merging to create a new "premier Chicago beverage company."
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a $1.5 billion investment from biotherapeutics company CSL for a new plasma therapy manufacturing plant in Kanakee.
Capital One is laying off more than 1,100 workers at the former Discover headquarters in north suburban Riverwoods.
A new development at the southeast corner of Chicago's East Lakeview community would clear away a medical office building and replace it with a residential high-rise.
Comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are starring in the Goodman Theatre's new musical coming this summer.
A play inspired by the story of Emmett Till has now been extended twice past its initial run at Collaboraction Theatre in Humboldt Park.
Jennifer Runyon, a Chicago native who became famous as an actress appearing in "Ghostbusters" and "Charles in Charge," died last week.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
The Wheaton College junior is headed back to the Division III national championships, as the conference's only representative.
The main window for severe weather is 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Damaging winds will accompany the strongest cells. Isolated tornadoes possible. The Storm Prediction Center has a Level two out of five for Chicago for the severe threat.
The settlement would go to the family of Stacy Vaughn-Harrell, who was driving with her daughter, Kimberlyn Myers, near 59th and LaSalle streets in Englewood on June 24, 2017, when their car was hit by a white Kia Sorrento fleeing from police.
For six months, artists worked with individuals touched by cancer to create a piece that is reflective of their journey.
The attack comes after the U.S. postponed Russia-Ukraine peace talks due to the war with Iran.
Another round of storms are expected to hit the Chicago area on Sunday.
Both victims were taken to the hospital, one in serious condition and the other in critical condition, CFD said.
Union leaders warn that O'Hare and Midway airports may not be able to prevent severe wait times for much longer.
Chicago has a weekend full of St. Patrick's Day parades and citywide celebrations. Here's what you need to know.
Initial reports indicated that a silver 2022 Toyota was heading southbound in the northbound lanes of I-65 and hit a black 2016 Ford head-on during the early morning hours on Feb. 21.
Attorneys for the family of a woman killed in a crash during a high-speed police chase in 2017 say officers involved failed to activate their body cameras or turned them off during the pursuit.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
After a year of water bill complaints in Lisle, Illinois, the village board is officially moving forward with a plan to review those issues and possibly have the village take over for the private utility that supplies water to part of the village.
Two separate child abuse cases in Lake County, Illinois, are prompting questions about the roles schools play in identifying warning signs and alerting authorities.
A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.
For Wheaton College's Tess Boyer, her prowess in the pool isn't the only impressive part of her story.
Vegas' Jeremy Lauzon and Chicago's Ethan Del Mastro were ejected in the third period after receiving roughing and misconduct penalties.
Neither team scored until the 81st minute when Cuypers sent a PK into the net after a foul on DC United midfielder Jackson Hopkins.
No. 3 Michigan beat Nick Boyd and No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship.
Purdue beat short-handed UCLA 73-66 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and opened fire, but he was the only one killed, law enforcement officials said.
A new specialized unit is being created to prosecute domestic violence homicides in Cook County, as these killings surged 15% last year, even as overall violent crime declined across Chicago.
A man was shot and killed on the street in the midday hours Wednesday in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Park rangers cited the four visitors, all from Illinois, for collecting and defacing park resources.
A woman has been charged in a road rage shooting that left someone injured this past weekend on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
