Western wildfires turn more deadly, spur mass evacuations
Death toll from one California blaze alone climbs to 10 with 16 unaccounted for, as hundreds of thousands flee in Oregon.
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How climate change is impacting wildfires
CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli explains how climate change is contributing to the severe wildfires in the West. He also shares the science behind why the sky turned orange in the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday.
Deadly western wildfires level homes and decimate communities
At least a dozen people are now dead and thousands of homes and businesses have been incinerated.
Search on for missing as California fires force thousands to flee
The Bear Fire has exploded in the last 48 hours. It is one of numerous major blazes burning across the Western U.S.
Strong winds threaten fire fight
More than a dozen wildfires are burning in California. "CBS This Morning" hears from people who had to be rescued by the military from one of the largest wildfires. Carter Evans reports.
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Massive wildfires devastate Western states
Wildfires are exploding in size across California, Oregon, Washington and other Western states, bringing widespread destruction. CBS News' Danya Bacchus and Lilia Luciano report.
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Deadly wildfires tear through Western states
Two children and a grandmother have died as wildfires continue burning across several Western states.
Wildfire photos show "apocalyptic" red skies across Western U.S.
Residents capturing the record-breaking fires compared the sky to Mars, "Blade Runner 2049" and "Stranger Things."
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No trick-or-treating this year in L.A. County
Los Angeles County health officials said door-to-door trick-or-treating will not be allowed this Halloween due to the coronavirus pandemic. The L.A. County Department of Public Health put out guidance on how to celebrate Halloween safely and "minimize contact with non-household members." CBS Los Angeles reports.
California wildfires burn 2.2 million acres — more than any year on record
California has seen over 2,650 more fires compared to this time last year — and September and October usually are the worst months for fires.
Wildfires in California overwhelm firefighters, force evacuations
14 firefighters were overrun by flames as blazes raged across parts of the Western U.S. amid gusty and dry conditions.
Wildfires rage across Western states
Massive wildfires across the West are showing no sign of slowing down as extreme heat continues to plague the region. CBS News' Danya Bacchus joins CBSN from Tollhouse, California, with the latest developments.
Dozens more rescued from California wildfire
People had been trapped from the out-of-control wildfire burning in the Sequoia National Forest in central California.
California wildfires set new record
Massive wildfires continued to ravage California over the holiday weekend, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many others without power. This year's fire season has officially set a devastating record: more than 2 million acres have burned. CBS News' Elise Preston rounds up the latest, and KCBS-TV's Kara Finnstrom joins CBSN with more on the Bobcat Fire in Southern California.
Blackouts, unsuccessful helicopter rescue amid California wildfires
Power was cut to some 172,000 homes and businesses to try to prevent power lines and other equipment from sparking more blazes in the record-setting fire season.
Gender-reveal "pyrotechnic" blamed for huge California wildfire
The El Dorado Fire has forced the evacuations of 3,000 residents and has burned more than 7,000 acres.
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Military tries to rescue trapped hikers
Military pilots tried to rescue dozens of stranded hikers and campers near Fresno, California, but heavy smoke from the Creek Fire stopped them. The fire has also destroyed the town of Big Creek. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Wildfires spread in California as oppressive heat wave continues
More than 2 million acres have burned throughout the state, an all-time record.
California pastor holds rally in defiance of COVID guidelines
Worship Pastor Sean Feucht has been holding Christian concerts across the U.S., like one on Sunday, in defiance of social distancing measures aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Central California wildfire rages
Firefighters are working to get a handle on several wildfires in California, including one that is burning out of control in the town of Big Creek amid the scorching temperatures on the West Coast. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
200 rescued amid California fire
Labor Day weekend turned dangerous after campers in California had to be rescued by a helicopter from a fast-moving wildfire. Jonathan Vigliotti spoke to one camper who had to jump into a reservoir to stay safe.
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