Are the 2023 Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
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The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
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.
The first six weeks of Canada's 2023 wildfire season put it on track to be its most destructive in history.
State and local fire departments say it's only a matter of time before all of the lush vegetation dries out and provides even more fuel for potential wildfires.
State and local fire departments say it's only a matter of time before all of the lush vegetation dries out and provides even more fuel for potential wildfires. Rachel Kim reports.
The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California's rural and unincorporated land is now in "high" or "very high" severity zones for wildfire danger.
The city said that 30 units of the system will be installed by early next year. Nicole Comstock reports.
Ricardo Lara, the California State Insurance Commissioner, has ruled that insurance companies will not be allowed to drop homeowners living near areas affected by wildfires, like those hit by the Fairview Fire in Hemet earlier in September.
Winds from a massive pyrocumulus cloud, visible in some parts of the Bay Area, whipped the Mosquito Fire into a raging inferno, driving a wall of flames into the small mountain community of Volcanoviile.
Jeff Nguyen reports from Hemet, where a nearly 20,000 acre fire continues to rage since its ignition on Monday. He highlights the destructive past, potentially extreme weather conditions that could aid the fire's growth and how the community is coping with the loss of two of their beloved members.
Michele Gile reports from Hemet, where firefighters continue to struggle to contain the rapidly growing Fairview Fire, that has now eclipsed 9,000 acres. Meanwhile, friends and family are trying to cope with the loss of two loved ones who fell victim to the flames.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from the base of Snow Summit as firefighters continue their treacherous battle against the nearly 1,000 acre wildfire raging south of Big Bear.
Two people died while trying to flee the fire, officials said. Kara Finnstrom reports.
CBS Los Angeles reporter Jeff Nguyen provides a special report via CBS News, detailing the effects of the sweltering heat wave pounding the West Coast, causing a series of devastating wild fires.
Labor Day weekend, which typically brings tourism to Tahoe, was quiet after thousands were forced to evacuate.
The 1,400-acre fire has prompted evacuation orders and road closures. Marci Gonzalez reports.
Lauren Pozen reports from Castaic, where the Route Fire has grown to cover more than 4,600 acres of dry brush, prompting a massive emergency response. Ground crews and water-dropping aircraft plan to continue the defense overnight, in hopes that they could attack it early Thursday morning.
Officials give updates on the Route Fire, which has scorched over 4,600 acres in Castaic. They provide information on evacuation orders, closed roads, injured firefighters and more.
Officials have raised the region's fire danger level as the East Fire continues to burn through the wilderness near Glendora. Nicole Comstock reports.
At least four people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday.
Crews battling the largest wildfire this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth Sunday evening.
The Oak Fire has grown to over 15,000 acres with no containment as of Sunday night.
A destructive wildfire near Yosemite National Park burned out of control through tinder-dry forest on Sunday and had grown into one of California's biggest blazes of the year.
Vedder's throat was damaged while playing the Lollapalooza Paris festival, the band said
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 60-year-old woman on the ground with severe injuries. She was taken to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
Construction is set to be complete in early September, according to Los Angeles Councilmember Adrin Nazarian.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for upcoming events.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 60-year-old woman on the ground with severe injuries. She was taken to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
"With profound sadness that we share that [Jackie] passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care," Ojai Raptor Center said.
Construction is set to be complete in early September, according to Los Angeles Councilmember Adrin Nazarian.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 60-year-old woman on the ground with severe injuries. She was taken to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in South Los Angeles has been facing a financial crisis due in part to changes to federal Medicaid funding.
Billboards in Inglewood are at the heart of a high-stakes battle over advertising revenue, control of city finances and political influence as the city prepares to host massive crowds for upcoming events.
Brandon Mendez, 19, suffered a fractured spine and skull after a man accused of intentionally crashing into 10 people ran him over in Culver City last month.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
Metrolink has opted to suspend routes heading through Orange County this week due to an extended period of high tides that are expected to batter the Southern California coast.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
A deadly shooting suspect turned himself in to San Bernardino County authorities just hours after their investigation began in Hesperia on Friday.
Deputies say that the man pointed a firearm at them during the incident.
Deputies say that the 33-year-old man pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in July.
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a pending battery charge.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Brandon Nimmo singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 to snap a five-game road losing streak.
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Kansas City 6-5 for only their second victory in 10 games.
Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has joined UCLA's coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks clinched their first season series over the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2018 with a 4-2 win.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Actor and singer Elijah Boothe talks about his new music and acting projects.
Wolfgang Puck and Byron Lazaroff-Puck share highlights of the 20-year celebration menu at CUT in Beverly Hills.
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District in Orange County has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
John Dela Cruz, known comedically as Nurse John, talks about his rise from scrubs to stand-up.
Sylvie Kaver, Gourmandise School Chef Instructor, shares tips for meal prepping.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
