PG&E stock plunges as California wildfires burn

Shares tumbled Wednesday as some who've lost homes said the power company is at fault for sparking state's deadliest wildfire

• Nov 14, 2018

Paradise, California, mayor criticized as deadly wildfire keeps burning

At first town hall since blaze began, resident called on Jody Jones to resign

• Nov 14, 2018

Weather forecast for Calif. wildfires

Firefighters are struggling to contain the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. Dozens of people have died across the state and the death toll is expected to rise. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas and contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli have the latest.

• Nov 13, 2018
• 06:35

California wildfires put almost 50,000 homes at "high or extreme risk"

The reconstruction bill could hit $18 billion, but that's only part of what the latest deadly fires could cost

• Nov 13, 2018

Strong winds fueling Woolsey Fire

The Woolsey Fire has claimed at least two lives and destroyed more than 400 buildings in Southern California. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from Malibu with how strong winds are making it hard for firefighters to gain control.

• Nov 13, 2018
• 09:19

Camp Fire now deadliest in Calif. history

The Camp Fire in Northern California has now claimed at least 42 lives, making it the deadliest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN from Paradise, California, which was almost entirely destroyed by the fire.

• Nov 13, 2018
• 04:15

Some groups more vulnerable in wildfires

A new study suggests minority communities are disproportionately at risk when wildfires strike. Ian Davies contributed to that research at the University of Washington and broke down the factors that contribute to these vulnerabilities.

• Nov 13, 2018
• 05:12

California wildfires could cost utilities PG&E and Edison, despite new law

The state passed legislation easing their financial burden if they're responsible for fires, but not for 2018

• Nov 13, 2018

Calif.'s deadly "Camp Fire" grows

Wildfires have devastated communities throughout California for the past several days. As of Monday, there are 14 fires raging across the state, leaving more than two dozen dead. The "Camp Fire" in Northern California is responsible for the most deaths. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN's Brook Silva-Braga with the latest.

• Nov 12, 2018
• 06:26

High winds fueling Calif. fires

Firefighters in California are battling the most destructive wildfires in the state's history. CBS Los Angeles' Greg Mills joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the ground and CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli discusses how high winds have fueled the deadly flames.

• Nov 11, 2018
• 08:57

California's firefighting agency says it's running out of money

Cal Fire says it has spent $432 million to fight fires through August, with just $11 million left in its annual budget

• Sep 8, 2018

Wildfires worsen California's construction labor shortage

Construction costs are climbing as contractors struggle to find workers and tariffs raise the price of materials

• Aug 31, 2018

How drones are aiding California firefighters

Dangerous conditions in California are forcing some departments to look for alternative ways to combat raging wildfires. The Mendocino Park Fire Department is using drones to go where humans can't. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to explain just how much a drone can do.

• Aug 28, 2018
• 05:03

After California's wildfires, insurance hardly covers rebuilding

Many homeowners are finding that their policies leave them hundreds of thousands of dollars short

• Aug 28, 2018

How the bark beetle fueled California's wildfires

For years, these tiny bugs have decimated Western forests already suffering from drought and rising temperatures

• Aug 28, 2018

California firefighters surprise neighbors with random acts of kindness

Even though firefighters have been busy battling flames, they're still doing random acts of kindness for people who have had to flee their homes

• Aug 20, 2018

After denying link, interior secretary says climate change impacts wildfires

Zinke, a Trump appointee, contradicted earlier statements where he has discounted the role of climate change in the fires

• Aug 16, 2018

Zinke on climate change and California wildfires

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told CBS News' Wiejia Jiang that the "best science" has to be involved in managing the wildfires in California.

• Aug 16, 2018
• 03:14

Bear cub burned in wildfire kicks back in hammock as paws heal

The cub received a unique treatment on her paws, which were badly burned in California's Carr Fire

• Aug 15, 2018

Man suspected of starting Holy Fire makes bizarre court appearance

Forrest Gordon, Clark, 51, claimed his life is being threatened and said he could easily afford $1 million bail

• Aug 10, 2018

California's fire losses likely to set record

Insurers say devastating wildfires have become most destructive blazes in the state's history

• Aug 9, 2018

Enormous blazes could make this fire season California's worst

Some 14,000 firefighters in California are struggling to curb 18 fires in the midst of a sweltering summer

• Aug 8, 2018

AP fact check: Trump's claims on California wildfires are inaccurate

Trump says California's water policy shortchanges firefighters of water to battle the state's raging wildfires, but officials say that's untrue

• Aug 6, 2018

14-foot python missing since Carr Fire evacuations found

Owner of pet store where "Eres" lives says she was coiled up in milk crate on neighbor's patio and is doing well; says Eres is "very gentle"

• Aug 1, 2018

Guy Fieri serves barbecue to hundreds of California wildfire evacuees

For the second year in a row, the Food Network host is teaming up with the Salvation Army and Operation BBQ to help California's wildfire evacuees

• Jul 30, 2018

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