Record-smashing heat in California as wildfires burn statewide
L.A. County, San Francisco set high temperature marks. "Looks like Mars" at scene of dramatic rescue of hundreds by chopper. Power outages avoided, for now.
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Los Angeles County sets record high temperature as heat wave continues
Woodland Hills hit a record temperature of 121 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Raging fires in California leave trail of destruction
The Creek Fire has burned at least 46,000 acres. It's just one of three major fires burning in California, all with no containment. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Heat wave bakes the West
Fires in California are fueled by record-breaking heat as other parts of the country are facing their own weather extremes. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli takes a look.
Over 200 rescued by military helicopters in California fire
Twenty were transported to local hospitals, the Madera County Sheriff's Office said.
California declares state of emergency
California is in a state of emergency as it anticipates record shattering heat throughout the Labor Day weekend. Danya Bacchus reports.
Military helicopter rescue in California
The Fresno Fire Department said at least 63 people had been rescued by National Guard helicopters amid the fast-moving Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest in California. CBS San Francisco reports.
California facing record heatwave
Three of California's four largest wildfires on record are still burning, with a dangerous heatwave expected across the western United States this weekend. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about heat and the snow in store for the region.
43 million Americans are baking under record temperatures
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency.
Hazardous air quality threatens farmworkers after major wildfires
The workers laboring to feed America say they're facing wildfires, excruciating heat and the coronavirus at the same time.
Another record-breaking heat wave is building in the West
In some areas the heat will be even more intense than the historic heat wave just a couple of weeks ago.
California chicken plant to temporarily close after 8 die of COVID
Foster Farms halts operations to clean and test workers to stem county's "most severe and long-lasting outbreak."
States and colleges attempt to reopen
California is attempting a new reopening plan after an early end to lockdown led to a surge in coronavirus cases. Across the country, various colleges are also trying to restart in-person learning after outbreaks on several campuses. Danya Bacchus reports.
California bans flavored tobacco products
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Study uncovers long-term damage in firefighters battling blazes
"We can't wait for that latency period for five to 10, 20 years down the line to see that these men and women will contract various forms of this insidious disease," retired Captain Tony Stefani said.
Longterm health effects of firefighting
More than 14,000 firefighters are now battling the historic wildfires in northern California. Cooler temperatures are helping crews battle the lightening-sparked fires, which have burned more than one million acres. These so-called "megafires" are exposing firefighters to more toxic and carcinogenic fumes than ever before. Carter Evans reports.
California lacking inmate firefighters
Identifiable by their orange jumpsuits, prison inmates have long worked to fight wildfires in California. But now, The New York Times reports the firefighting force has been reduced by a program releasing prisoners back into their homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the fire lines, and New York Times San Francisco bureau chief Thomas Fuller joins CBSN to talk about the impact of losing inmate firefighters.
Historic wildfires burn northern California
It could be weeks before historic wildfires in northern California are fully contained. The fires, ignited by more than 13,000 lightening strikes, have killed seven people. Over a dozen major fires are still raging, blanketing the San Francisco Bay Area with a thick layer of smoke. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
California wildfires leave 7 people dead
Firefighters continue battling several wildfires up and down California that have claimed the lives of at least seven people.
Lightning strike sparks new fires in California
At least 17 major wildfires are burning across California, including two of the largest in the state's history. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Northern California grapples with wildfires
Firefighters in Northern California are struggling to control massive wildfires as wind gusts fan the flames. At least six people have already died. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from near the blaze in Healdsburg.
Looting the latest concern in massive California wildfires
Another is people refusing to evacuate. One thief grabbed items from a fire commander's car and emptied his bank account.
Wildfires continue to ravage the West
Wildfires continue to devastate parts of the West, particularly California, where resources to battle the blazes are growing thin. More than 140,000 people are under evacuation orders throughout the state. Danya Bacchus reports.
Fire burns more than 1 million acres in California
California is expecting more dangerous weather that could spark new wildfires. The fires, which include the largest fire in state history, are expected to grow as a result of thunderstorms and lightning. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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