Homeless man hailed as hero for rescuing family from fire: "He was an angel"
Claudia Jiminez was home with her two daughters when their apartment caught fire. The exit was blocked, but an unexpected hero helped them escape safely.
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Canadian wildfire smoke moving across U.S.
Parts of the U.S. are now seeing smoke from out-of-control wildfires burning in western Canada, spurring air quality alerts in parts of many central and western states. Experts warn the smoke will shift further east to places like Chicago and St. Louis and could linger for days. Chris Stockdale, a wildland fire research officer with the Canadian Forest Service, has more.
2 missing after Charlotte construction site fire
Dozens of firefighters battled a massive five-alarm blaze that tore through a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday. Two workers remain missing. Nicole Sganga reports.
Massive fire erupts in Charlotte
One person is dead and another is unaccounted for after a large fire broke out at a construction site in south Charlotte, North Carolina. Fifteen people were rescued. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
1 worker dead in massive 5-alarm fire at North Carolina, construction site
Crews rescued 15 workers from the blaze, officials said, and another remains missing.
New Zealand hostel fire kills 6 in fire chief's "worst nightmare"
New Zealand's prime minister said an overnight fire at Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington killed at least six people. A number of guests and residents are still missing.
"Truly frightening wildfires" force thousands to evacuate in Canada
Some 30,000 people have been ordered to flee the path of "unprecedented" blazes charring western Canada's Alberta province.
Large fire erupts at oil refinery near Houston
A large blaze broke out on Friday at an oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas, near Houston.
Petrochemical plant fire near Houston sends 9 workers to hospital
Facility fires are not uncommon in the area, with the strong presence of the petrochemical industry.
Dragon prop goes up in flames at Disneyland show
Disney announced it is pausing some fire effects in its live shows after a large dragon prop went up in flames during a show at Disneyland.
How a herd of goats is helping protect San Francisco from wildfires
The huge herd of goats is also providing an important educational lesson for California students.
1 killed, several hurt on Connecticut bridge after fuel tanker catches fire
The fuel tanker spilled about 2,200 gallons of fuel onto the Gold Star Bridge, officials said.
Early morning fire engulfs part of high school in Idaho
The Idaho State Journal reported that the blaze destroyed much Highland High School in Pocatello.
Evacuation order lifted in area around Indiana plastic fire
The fire at a site housing tons of recycled plastics broke out Tuesday, and those who live within half a mile of the blaze were told to evacuate.
Large blaze at Georgia plastics plant prompts citywide shelter-in-place-order
A shelter-in-place order was issued for the entire city of Brunswick.
Train hauling hazardous materials derails
A freight train hauling hazardous materials derailed in rural Maine on Saturday morning, sparking a fire in the process. Officials said that none of the cars carrying hazardous materials were involved in the blaze.
Indiana recycling facility fire spews asbestos-filled debris
An EPA official said the "worst thing" people can do if they find debris from the fire in their yard would be "to mow and break up that material."
Indiana plant fire spews harmful fumes
More than 1,000 residents in Richmond, Indiana, have been forced to evacuate after an industrial fire broke out at a recycling plant on Tuesday. Cameron Ridle reports from Richmond, and Jesse Arthur, executive pastor of Oak Park Pentecostals, joins CBS News to discuss sheltering many of the families that have evacuated.
What is a red flag warning?
People across the U.S. saw red flag warnings pop up on their smartphone weather applications this week, raising alarms about higher risks of fires.
Industrial fire in Indiana continues to burn
A large industrial fire in Richmond, Indiana, has entered its third day, as public safety officials worry about the possibility of carcinogenic particles spreading in the smoke. Questions remain over the safety of the facility prior to the fire. Cameron Ridle reports.
Indiana fire chief hopes to have industrial fire put out by Saturday
About 2,000 people live within a half-mile of the plant and were told to leave.
Emergency crews contain Richmond, IN industrial fire
Evacuations were ordered in Richmond, Indiana, as a result of a large-scale industrial fire that started at a recycling facility on Monday. More than 2,000 people were told to leave their homes as a result of the flames and toxic chemicals being released in the plumes of smoke. Richmond Fire Department Chief Tim Brown joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Massive New Jersey wildfire spreads to nearly 4,000 acres
The wildfire in southern New Jersey spread across 3,859 acres in one day but was 50% contained by Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Industrial fire spews "toxic" smoke in Indiana, prompts evacuations
Fire officials said the owner of an abandoned Hoffco factory had been cited multiple times for potential fire hazards and that "it wasn't a matter of if, it was a matter of when this was going to happen."
The Resurrection of Notre Dame | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Sunday, four years after the Cathedral of Notre Dame was nearly destroyed by fire, Bill Whitaker returns to Paris to witness the resurrection of the medieval structure and powerful symbol of France.
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