Firefighters out west continue to battle enormous wildfires that span across five states

Firefighters out west continue to battle enormous wildfires that span across five states. More than 45 fires are burning. Massive flames have hit Washington state the hardest. President Obama has declared a state of emergency and authorities say they have no idea how many homes have been destroyed. Thousands of firefighters are on the lines, three died earlier this week in north-central Washington. Carter Evans spoke to the widow of one of those men.

• Aug 22, 2015
• 4:02

Three firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wildfire in Washington State

Three firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wildfire in Washington State. President Obama called them "brave Americans." CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 20, 2015
• 1:52

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 17, 2015 edition

The Pentagon announced Monday it's providing 200 active-duty soldiers to help with a fire in Washington State; and Lenny Robinson, better known as the "Route 29 Batman," was struck by a car and killed on Sunday.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 18:13

Helmet cameras are becoming increasingly popular with fire departments

Helmet cameras are becoming increasingly popular with fire departments. Firefighters say the devices are invaluable. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 2:08

The Pentagon announced Monday it's providing 200 active-duty soldiers to help with a fire in Washington State

The Pentagon announced Monday it's providing 200 active-duty soldiers to help with a fire in Washington State. CBS News' Danielle Nottingham reports on the fires burning across the West Coast.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 2:16

Drivers on the New Jersey Turnpike saw giant fireballs and explosions after two tractor-trailers collided

Drivers on the New Jersey Turnpike saw giant fireballs and explosions after two tractor-trailers collided. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers shows that one truck was completely engulfed in flames.

• Aug 13, 2015
• 0:21

Chinese officials say a warehouse filled with explosives is the source of a blast that rocked the industrial town of Tianjin

Chinese officials say a warehouse filled with explosives is the source of a blast that rocked the industrial town of Tianjin. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.

• Aug 12, 2015
• 1:36

For pilots of fire-fighting aircraft, drones have become another hazard in an already risky business

For pilots of fire-fighting aircraft, drones have become another hazard in an already risky business. As CBS News correspondent John Blackstone reports, several agencies are working on solutions to minimize safety concerns as drones grow in popularity.

• Aug 11, 2015
• 2:03

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 6, 2015 edition

The Pentagon's first attempt to insert fighters into Syria met with what one official called "abject failure." Nearly half the force was either killed, captured or missing and they never even came in contact with ISIS. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports; What should be a 90-minute flight from Chicago's O'Hare Airport to Knoxville, Tennessee often takes much longer. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave looked into what's behind the delays.

• Aug 6, 2015
• 20:02

Firefighters have made progress in containing the Rocky Fire burning north of San Francisco

Firefighters have made progress in containing the Rocky Fire burning north of San Francisco. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

• Aug 6, 2015
• 1:44

Navy medic dead after shooting 2 people

A Navy medic, armed with a rifle, opened fire on two sailors in an office park in Frederick, Maryland. He was killed after he refused to put down his weapon. Jeff Pegues has the details.

• Apr 6, 2021
• 1:56

Firefighters are working to contain a massive wildfire burning north of San Francisco

Firefighters are working to contain a massive wildfire burning north of San Francisco. Temperatures are climbing into the 90s, making containment efforts especially difficult. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

• Aug 5, 2015
• 1:39

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires burning faster than they expected in California

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires burning faster than they expected in California. CBS News Correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss the fires.

• Aug 4, 2015
• 3:58

The wildfire northwest of Sacramento exploded over the weekend, more than doubling in size, and scorching an area larger than the city of Seattle

The wildfire northwest of Sacramento exploded over the weekend, more than doubling in size, and scorching an area larger than the city of Seattle. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the effort to contain it.

• Aug 3, 2015
• 2:18

California is under a state of emergency with more than 9,000 firefighters battling nearly two dozen wildfires fueled by record heat and strong winds

California is under a state of emergency with more than 9,000 firefighters battling nearly two dozen wildfires fueled by record heat and strong winds. Thousands of acres have been destroyed north of San Francisco, and hundreds have been forced from their homes. Carter Evans reports.

• Aug 1, 2015
• 2:51

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including an eagle flubbing her nest landing on a live webcam and Jamie O'Brien surfing the Teahupo'o while on fire. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.

• Jul 28, 2015
• 1:25

There are nine wildfires currently blazing in California, with over 30 burning overall in the West

There are nine wildfires currently blazing in California, with over 30 burning overall in the West. John Blackstone reports on the threat to thousands of homes and lives.

• Jul 27, 2015
• 1:35

Flames shot a hundred feet in the air and burned more than 10 square miles

More than a hundred homes are in the path of a massive wildfire near California's wine country. Flames shot a hundred feet in the air and burned more than 10 square miles. The fire is one of seven raging in California right now. Ben Tracy reports from Vacaville, California.

• Jul 24, 2015
• 1:57

More than a dozen vehicles were set on fire when flames from a nearby wildfire spread to the main freeway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas

More than a dozen vehicles were set on fire when flames from a nearby wildfire spread to the main freeway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. 3,500 acres have already been burned. Danielle Nottingham has the latest developments in her report from Los Angeles.

• Jul 18, 2015
• 2:06

Cars and trucks stuck in rush-hour traffic burst into flames as a brush fire jumped the I-15 freeway, a major artery connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Cars and trucks stuck in rush-hour traffic burst into flames as a brush fire jumped the I-15 freeway, a major artery connecting Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

• Jul 17, 2015
• 1:13

A backdraft caused the insulation in a burning home to explode as firefighters tried to put out the blaze

A backdraft caused the insulation in a burning home to explode as firefighters tried to put out the blaze. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers show a recording of the explosion.

• Jul 9, 2015
• 0:51

They were evacuated more than 24 hours ago

After a train car filled with a toxic chemical derailed and caught on fire late Wednesday night, thousands of people in Maryville, Tennessee, are waiting to find out when they can go home. They were evacuated more than 24 hours ago. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Jul 3, 2015
• 2:37

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 1, 2015 edition

While parts of the East Coast are cleaning up after a series of vicious storms, the West Coast is battling nearly 30 wildfires amid brutal heat. Wyatt Andrews and Carter Evans report; From New York City skyscrapers to casinos, Bryan Berg can recreate almost any structure using only playing cards. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid met up with Berg on a recent project to find out why this Harvard-educated architect spends his time building houses of cards.

• Jul 1, 2015
• 17:16

The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight

The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight. This comes just two weeks after the church shooting in Charleston. While authorities believe this latest fire was accidental, churchgoers feel suspicious. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more on the investigation.

• Jul 1, 2015
• 2:02

Investigators are looking into the cause of Tuesday's fire at the Mt. Zion AME Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina

Investigators are looking into the cause of Tuesday's fire at the Mt. Zion AME Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina. It is the same church burned down by KKK members 20 years ago. There have been seven fires at black churches across five states since the Charleston church mass shooting in June. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Jul 1, 2015
• 2:21

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