Western wildfires pollute air and threaten health of residents
The air is so hazardous that 1 in 10 ER visits in the state are related to wildfire smoke, according to the Oregon Health Authority.
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Teen saves mom, kids from burning car
A Connecticut teen is being called a hero after saving the lives of a mom and three children trapped inside a burning car. Nikki Battiste reports.
35 dead as wildfires rage across the West Coast
Portland, Seattle and San Francisco are now among the top five cities with the worst air quality in the world.
Puppy pulled from rubble following California wildfire
Rescuers gave the little survivor a fitting name: Trooper.
Oregon man "didn't even recognize" badly burned wife after fire
The man's son, Wyatt Tofte, died "trying to save his grandmother" from the fire, a relative said.
Strong winds could fuel wildfires in the West as death toll climbs
Flames up and down the West Coast have forced thousands to flee and cast a shroud of smoke that has given Seattle, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, some of the worst air quality in the world.
California wildfire survivors mourn devastation: "It hurts more this time"
"I've survived four different fires up there until this one and now I don't even know if my home is still standing at this point," said California resident Denis Hendrickson.
Calif. bill allows inmates to pursue firefighting careers after release
About 20% of California's fire crews are inmates.
Oregon braces for "mass fatality incident" as wildfires rage
More than half a million people — 12% of the state's population — have fled their homes in Oregon.
How to help victims of the West Coast's apocalyptic wildfires
Millions of evacuees, firefighters and animals are facing unprecedented blazes in California, Oregon and Washington.
Climate change behind intensifying wildfires
Record-setting wildfires burning across the West Coast are turning landscapes into eerie scenes seemingly out of an apocalyptic movie. KCBS-TV's Sara Donchey reports on the growing concerns over air quality in Southern California, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN to discuss the link between climate change and the intensifying fires and unprecedented heat waves in recent years.
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.
1-year-old killed as family escapes wildfire
The sister of a Washington woman who lost her 1-year-child while fleeing the Cold Springs fire is sharing details of her harrowing escape. Jamie and Jake Hyland ran over a mile to a river where they were later rescued. Carter Evans reports.
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.
12-year-old boy and his grandmother killed in Oregon wildfire
Authorities said the remains of the boy and his dog were found inside a vehicle, CBS affiliate KOIN reported.
Huge fire breaks out at Beirut port month after deadly blast
The blaze triggered panic among residents traumatized by last month's massive blast that devastated entire neighborhoods in the Lebanese capital.
Deadly wildfires tear through Western states
Two children and a grandmother have died as wildfires continue burning across several Western states.
Deadly wildfires rage along West Coast
Entire towns in Oregon have been destroyed by fast-moving wildfires. Lilia Luciano and “CBS This Morning” hear from residents who lost everything.
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."
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.
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.
Wildfire ravages Malden, Washington, destroys post office, homes
The blaze gobbled up most houses in the tiny town along with its city hall and fire station and was one of several in the Northwest, where hurricane-force winds were forecast.
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.
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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