Battling deadly wildfires in California
CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined CBSN from Redding, where some families are returning home to find only ashes.
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At least 500 structures have been destroyed by the massive fire scorching Northern California
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Calif. wildfires destroy hundreds of homes
One of the biggest wildfires in California is a fast-moving blaze north of Sacramento. Six other major fires are burning across the state – all fueled high winds, dry conditions and triple-digit temperatures. At least two people have been killed and almost 40,000 people have been forced to flee their homes. Carter Evans reports from the hard-hit area of Redding, California.
Carr wildfire devastation
An explosive wildfire burned through several northern California communities, killing at least three people and destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined CBSN to give details on the latest California wildfire.
Thousands faced harrowing scenes as they fled blaze
A wildfire that has killed two people is threatening thousands of homes in Northern California. More than 35,000 people have been forced to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Redding, California.
"Firenado" seen in California wildfire is a scientific phenomenon
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"Firenado" phenomenon in California
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At least 60 wildfires raging in the West
Thousands of families have been forced from homes by dozens of wildfires raging across the West. East of Los Angeles, a fire that authorities blame on arson destroyed five homes and triggered the evacuation of the entire town of Idyllwild. In all, at least 60 wildfires are raging across 14 states. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Deadly wildfire raging toward California city
A deadly wildfire is raging toward Redding, California, a city of about 92,000 people. A bulldozer operator working at the edge of the Carr Fire has died, and officials said that at least three firefighters have been burned while trying to contain the flames. Joe Vazquez of CBS station KPIX-TV reports from Redding.
Calif. Carr Fire about 6 percent contained
Scott McLean, spokesman for Cal Fire, joins "CBS This Morning" from Redding, California, to offer a status update on the Carr Fire that exploded overnight.
Califonia wildfire burns thousands of acres
A man suspected of starting a fire in California is in custody facing multiple counts of arson. A number of homes and nearly 5,000 acres have burned. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
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