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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Police hunt for gunman's possible accomplice
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West Virginia teachers continue strike
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Family listed as missing after escaping fire
The number of people reported missing in Northern California's Camp Fire has sharply jumped to more than 600. One family found out they were on the list after escaping the blaze. Steve Large of CBS station KOVR-TV reports from Orland, California.
Family survives mass shooting, deadly fire
A family in Southern California is dealing with losing their home to a wildfire right after their daughter survived the mass shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. Tom Wait of CBS Los Angeles reports.
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.
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