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Thousands flee Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating South Lake Tahoe as the Candor Fire burns closer. Cars sat in heavy traffic as many of the roads leading out of the tourist destination were closed due to hazardous conditions. CBSN Bay Area reporter Anne Makovec joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest on the wildfire threat.
All California national forests to temporarily close due to wildfires
The closures will be in effect from August 31 at 11:59 p.m. local time until the same time on September 17, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Fire forces California resort town to evacuate
Thousands of people living in South Lake Tahoe were forced to evacuate Monday, as the massive Caldor Fire came within miles of the California resort town.
Rescues underway after Ida makes landfall
Flooding across Louisiana is making rescue efforts more difficult as teams respond to calls for help. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the flood zone and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest forecast.
Caldor Fire forces thousands to evacuate in California
The entire city of South Lake Tahoe is under evacuation orders as the Caldor Fire spreads across Northern California.
Ida prompts flood alerts from Gulf Coast to Northeast
As Ida marches north, flood alerts stretch from the Gulf to parts of New England. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Flooded roadways hamper Ida rescue efforts
Flooding caused by Ida and the debris left in its wake have made roads across Louisiana impassable, affecting rescue efforts. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
More than 1 million without power in Louisiana
More than a million customers in the New Orleans area could be without electricity for days or longer after the power system was decimated by Hurricane Ida. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
Rescues underway after Ida devastates Gulf Coast
Rescue operations are ongoing along the Gulf Coast after Ida pummeled Louisiana as a monster Category 4 hurricane with winds that reached 150 mph. Mireya Villarreal reports.
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