Firefighters struggle with staffing shortages amid record wildfire season
Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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Wildfires have burned more than 8.5 million acres of land in the U.S. this year, and at the peak of the season, there weren't enough people or equipment to fight them.
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The Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres as it nears full containment. These videos show the aftermath on the ground. Then, Alina Dangerfield, a reporter with CBS News affiliate KTVN, speaks with a couple who lost their home in the inferno.
Blistering summer temperatures are fueling wildfires and leading to heat-related deaths out West. In Phoenix, Arizona, rescue helicopters can no longer take off when extreme heat reaches a certain level. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave spoke with emergency workers about heat-related challenges.
After the Hawk Fire burned out of control for two days in Reno, Nevada, the smoke cleared to reveal black hillsides and charred neighborhoods. Tens of thousands are still not allowed to return home, with some brush reigniting. Jason Allen reports on the damage.
Firefighters in Nevada are working to contain the Hawk Fire as more than 20,000 residents are still unable to return home and schools remain closed. Meanwhile, wildfires continue to singe other parts of the western U.S. Jason Allen reports.
Authorities in Nevada told tens of thousands of people to evacuate ahead of a fast-moving wildfire on Monday. Jason Allen reports from the scene.
Firefighters are working to contain the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, after drought and high winds fueled the flames. CBS News' Jason Allen has more.
Wildfires are ripping through Nevada, with tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate. Jason Allen reports.
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Thousands of people have been evacuated in Reno, Nevada, as a fast-moving wildfire closed in on the city on Sunday. The so-called Hawk Fire has grown to 13,000 acres and threatened hundreds of homes. At least 200 new fires also erupted nationwide this weekend. Jonathan Vigliotti tracks it all, and Bill Kelly has the forecast.
As the Hawk Fire encroached on Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, around 90,000 people were forced to evacuate. Officials said they believe the flames are "human-caused," and Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in part of the state. Videos show the blaze and the firefighting efforts. Some videos do not include sound.
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A heavy fire season is slamming the western U.S. and Canada, with flames devastating homes and spurring evacuations across many communities. CBS News' Ian Lee has more details.
Hot and dry conditions are fueling at least 200 major wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, images show the scale of destruction in Spokane, Washington, from the fires there last week. Ian Lee reports.
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Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
South Carolina is on track to be the first state to hold a 2028 Democratic presidential primary after a Democratic National Committee panel made the recommendation on Friday. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has the details.
Democrats are meeting to discuss the 2028 presidential nomination schedule. Some Democrats favor South Carolina to lead the 2028 primaries, while others prefer Nevada. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne explains why state order matters.
The debate over Democrats' 2028 primary calendar has gotten contentious, pitting those who want South Carolina to be first against those who want Nevada. Jaime Harrison, former Democratic National Committee chair, joins with his perspective.
A string of intense tornadoes ripped through southern Illinois late Sunday as there were at least two dozen tornado reports in the Midwest. Meanwhile, high winds in the West are fueling at least 70 active wildfires. Rob Marciano reports.
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Voters in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota are heading to the polls Tuesday for key primaries, including the race in Maine involving controversial Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner.