Major fires continue in western U.S.
37 major fires are burning across nine states and the heat could fuel new flames, but progress is being made. Andres Gutierrez reports from California.
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Bird blamed for dropping fish on power line, sparking "heavy fire"
The nearest river is about two miles away, but investigators determined the fish was scooped up by an osprey, which then dropped it onto a power line midflight.
80,000 acres burned by California wildfire
There is an all-out battle to contain the Gifford Fire in the mountains of central California, an explosive blaze that's burned over 80,000 acres, making it the biggest California wildfire of 2025. Jason Allen reports.
Drop in volunteers for volunteer fire houses
Nearly 70% of the fire crews working in departments across the country are volunteers, according to the National Fire Department Registry. Tom Hanson reports on how that safety net is shrinking due to a growing volunteer shortage.
How a photo of a deadly Boston fire sparked change
In 1975, Stanley Forman took a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of a fatal fire escape collapse during a Boston apartment fire. That photo would spur the city to enact new regulations to keep fire escapes safe. Mark Strassmann has the story.
Ferry fire kills at least 3 in Indonesia, including a pregnant woman
Rescuers in Indonesia saved more than 560 people from a packed ferry that caught on fire at sea, but there were casualties.
Brother of Pat Tillman arrested after fiery crash into San Jose post office, USPS says
The brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman is suspected of driving into a South San Jose post office early Sunday morning, officials said.
Russia launches massive overnight drone attack on Ukraine, killing 1
Russia has launched a massive overnight drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person in Odesa.
61 killed as blaze tears through newly opened shopping center in Iraq
A fire tore through a newly opened shopping center in eastern Iraq, killing at least 61 people, including women and children, according to officials.
Questions about response to Arizona wildfires
Arizona firefighters are trying to contain two wildfires that have forced hundreds of tourists from the north rim of the Grand Canyon and burned a historic lodge. Ian Lee reports that the state's governor is demanding answers to how the National Park Service is managing the fire fight.
Domino's restaurant in Utah explodes after SUV crashes into building
Two people involved in a car accident in Herriman, Utah, were rescued minutes before their SUV was engulfed in flames after it crashed into a Domino's Pizza.
Man sets door of Australian synagogue on fire with worshippers inside
A man doused the front doors of a downtown Melbourne synagogue and set them alight Friday night, Australian police said Saturday.
Fireworks explosion sets homes ablaze in L.A.
At least one person was hospitalized, and four homes were burned during a fireworks-related fire in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. KCAL News reporter Rick Montanez reports.
Wildfires prompt evacuations from Greek island Crete
Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.
7 missing after fireworks warehouse explosion
Seven people are still missing after an explosion went off at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California on Tuesday night. CBS News Sacramento's Kayla Mueller reports.
Explosion at fireworks facility in California
A fireworks warehouse in Northern California saw several explosions and a fire Tuesday evening. Sakura Gray from CBS News Sacramento reports.
Idaho firefighter ambush suspect identified
The alleged gunman who killed two firefighters in an ambush on an Idaho mountain has been identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley, two law enforcement sources tell CBS News. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Canada's raging wildfires kill 2, force more than 33,000 to evacuate
Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.
Fire kills 12 people reportedly locked inside drug rehab center
Officials believe cartels sometimes execute rival drug dealers as well as patients who refuse to join their ranks.
Canada asks world for help with wildfires
Canada is putting out an international call for help to battle 180 wildfires raging across the country, 90 of which are burning out of control. 25,000 people in three provinces have been forced to evacuate. Josh Crabb of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has the latest.
Details on San Diego plane crash
Investigators are sifting through the wreckage of a private plane crash in San Diego that led to a fire in the Tierrasanta/Murphy Canyon area. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
San Diego neighborhood plane crash
Residents ran away from the wreckage with children after a private plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. At least three people were killed, officials say. Investigators are continuing to piece together what happened. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Fire that destroyed historic Clayborn Temple in Memphis was intentional
The fire that destroyed the Clayborn Temple, a historic Black church in downtown Memphis with ties to Martin Luther King Jr., was intentionally set, investigators said Wednesday.
Fire destroys Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana
The Nottoway Plantation House, a sprawling mansion on a former Louisiana sugar plantation, was "the South's largest remaining antebellum mansion."
Man arrested after fires at homes linked to U.K. prime minister
London's Metropolitan Police say a man has been detained after fires at homes in London reportedly linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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