Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous wildfire conditions

Many parts of California are experiencing dangerous wildfire conditions. CBS News' Bill Whitaker reports.

• Jan 15, 2014
• 01:35

The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee.

The New Jersey governor addresses revelations that his staff ordered a catastrophic bridge closure last year as political retribution toward the mayor of Fort Lee.

• Jan 9, 2014
• 02:08

Twelve-foot flames shot into the air after an underground transformer shorted out because of melting snow and salt in New York City

Twelve-foot flames shot into the air after an underground transformer shorted out because of melting snow and salt in New York City. Norah O'Donnell reports.

• Jan 7, 2014
• 00:22

Yan Feng was arrested for the New Year's Eve arson attack on the Chinese consulate in San Francisco

Yan Feng was arrested for the New Year's Eve arson attack on the Chinese consulate in San Francisco. He called the police to turn himself in and claimed he started the fire because he heard voices. Charlie Rose reports.

• Jan 7, 2014
• 00:18

Claire Davis, the 17-year-old Arapahoe High School student who was shot when a gunman opened fire on campus, has died

Claire Davis, the 17-year-old Arapahoe High School student who was shot when a gunman opened fire on campus, has died. Carter Evans reports.

• Dec 22, 2013
• 01:18

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in Big Sur, Calif., that broke out Monday morning

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a wildfire in Big Sur, Calif., that broke out Monday morning. CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy reports on the fire and those that have lost their homes, including the Big Sur fire chief.

• Dec 17, 2013
• 01:33

Investigators say the student who opened fire last week at a Colorado high school was firing at random when he struck a 17-year-old girl in the head, putting her in a coma

Investigators say the student who opened fire last week at a Colorado high school was firing at random when he struck a 17-year-old girl in the head, putting her in a coma. The shooter's primary target was a librarian who had previously taken disciplinary action against him. Rick Sallinger of CBS station KCNC reports.

• Dec 16, 2013
• 01:50

Huge Lake Fire threatens thousands of homes north of Los Angeles

Another large wildfire, the Ranch Fire, could threaten a homeless encampment in an L.A. suburb, neighbors and officials said.

• Aug 14, 2020

Luther Johnson, 74, of Philadelphia says he is alive because Yates, his seeing-eye dog, led him out of his burning home

Luther Johnson, 74, of Philadelphia says he is alive because Yates, his seeing-eye dog, led him out of his burning home. KYW-TV's Diana Rocco reports.

• Dec 11, 2013
• 01:35

Surveillance video captures a man lighting an R.V. on fire after locking his wife and father-in-law in it and then pouring gasoline on the motor home

A man has been arrested and accused of attempted murder after throwing gasoline on an R.V. and setting it on fire with his father-in-law and wife inside. Surveillance video shows Ricky Luppino telling his son-in-law, Joshua Ford, to leave a motor home after a family fight. Ford is then seen grabbing a 5-gallon tank of gasoline, throwing it on the R.V., and setting it on fire with his wife and father-in-law inside.

• Dec 4, 2013
• 01:17

Suzanne Marques takes a look at the day's top entertainment headlines

Lord of the Rings fans can now own a piece of Middle Earth. And, a blockbuster holiday weekend at the box office. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in today's Eye on Entertainment.

• Dec 2, 2013
• 01:22

A Metro-North commuter train derailed in the Bronx early Sunday morning, overturning several of the train's cars

A Metro-North commuter train derailed in the Bronx early Sunday morning, overturning several of the train's cars. The FDNY has reported there are multiple injuries, although the exact number and their severity is still not clear. Janelle Burrell from CBS 2 News reports.

• Dec 1, 2013
• 01:17

Austrian stuntman Joe Toedling set a new Guiness World Record for being a human torch by setting himself on fire for nearly six minutes

Austrian stuntman Joe Toedling set a new Guiness World Record for being a human torch by setting himself on fire for nearly six minutes. The 33-year-old stuntman now holds the title for longest duration full body burn.

• Nov 25, 2013
• 00:33

California's Lake Fire explodes to 10K acres

A fast-moving California wildfire has spread to 10,000 acres with little-to-no containment. The so-called Lake Fire is burning roughly an hour north of Los Angeles, and has ignited some areas that haven't caught fire since 1968. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Aug 13, 2020
• 01:55

Sailors recall ferocious inferno battle aboard naval ship

A few weeks after a blaze broke out aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego, sailors describe the battle against the ferocious fire.

• Aug 11, 2020

Cause of California's Apple Fire determined

Cal Fire and Riverside County Fire Department investigators said Monday that the Apple Fire — which has burned more than 26,000 acres so far — was caused by a malfunctioning vehicle. CBS Los Angeles reports.

• Aug 3, 2020
• 00:40

Apple Fire in California spreads to over 26,000 acres

As of Monday afternoon, the fire was 5% contained, according to California fire officials.

• Aug 3, 2020

California's Apple Fire continues to grow

A massive fire burning in California's Riverside County has scorched more than 20,000 acres and has forced thousands to evacuate. CBS Los Angeles' Desmond Shaw and Joy Benedict have the latest on the firefighting efforts.

• Aug 2, 2020
• 04:21

California wildfires force evacuations

Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.

• Aug 1, 2020
• 00:19

Former football player honored after life saving catch

A hero was welcomed home in Michigan this week. Phillip Blanks saved a young child's life a few weeks ago during a building fire. Now, many lives are about to be changed, in his name. Janet Shamlian shares his story.

• Jul 22, 2020
• 00:56

Firefighters rescue 6 dogs from burning home and revive one

"When we search for victims in a fire, obviously our first priority is human life, but we will do whatever we can to get those animals to safety," a spokesperson for the department told CBS News.

• Jul 22, 2020

Massive fire kills chickens in N.J.

Flames ripped through a farm in South Jersey, killing nearly 300,000 chickens at the Red Bird Egg Farm. Crews battled the four-alarm fire all night and remained on scene Tuesday morning putting out hot spots. CBS Philadelphia's Howard Monroe reports.

• Jul 21, 2020
• 01:40

Nearly 300,000 chickens die in massive New Jersey fire

Crews battled the blaze Monday night at the Red Bird Egg Farm and remained there until the next morning putting out hot spots.

• Jul 21, 2020

Wildfires in Siberia have burned down an area larger than Greece

Nearly 50 million acres are estimated to have burned across Russia this year — and the fires do not seem to be slowing down.

• Jul 21, 2020

Navy investigates fire aboard USS Bonhomme Richard

The Navy has launched an investigation into a devastating fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. At least 40 sailors and 23 civilians were hurt, and questions remain if the ship will survive the damage. David Martin reports.

• Jul 18, 2020
• 02:15

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