Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
The wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles County have burned more than 21,000 acres of land with zero signs of slowing down. Kristina Levy, a restauranteur in the Palisades whose business burned down, tells "The Daily Report" about her experience and evacuations.
Southern California is facing a life-threatening windstorm as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles burns hundreds of acres. Thousands have evacuated amid the fast-moving flames. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel, Alys Martinez and Tom Wait reports from the ground.
Containment is still in the single digits for the Franklin Fire that's forced thousands of evacuations in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the fire and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the blaze and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
At least 1,800 acres have burned and evacuations have been prompted by the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. See CBS News Los Angeles' coverage.
The Jennings Creek Fire on the New York-New Jersey border is now about 70% contained after burning more than 4,700 acres. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more.
Officials say 18-year-old New York forest ranger Dariel Vasquez has died while helping crews battle brush fires in the New York-New Jersey area that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall will help them douse the flames. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more. Editor's Note: Dariel Vasquez, the New York forest ranger who died, was fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire in New York, near the New Jersey state line.
Firefighters gained ground Sunday on the Corral Fire which scorched thousands of acres and burned down a home and forced residents to flee an area near Tracy.
The rain brought by the passing storm helped crews get a handle on the Fairview Fire.
Officials said at least 39 blazes were raging across 14 regions, including one that caught out a public bus carrying people through the mountains.
Australia has seen a massive increase in fires, droughts, floods and heat waves over the past two decades. The rise in these extreme weather events has dangerous implications for humans and wildlife in the country. Amanda McKenzie, CEO and co-founder of the Climate Council, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.