Death toll rises to at least 25 in L.A. fires
Officials have confirmed a 25th death in the Southern California wildfires as the area prepares for more forecasted Santa Ana winds. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has more.
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Winds could hold back firefighting efforts
Millions in southern California remain on high alert due to powerful wind gusts as wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has the latest details.
Los Angeles braces for heavy winds as fires burn
Heavy Santa Ana winds are expected to return, prompting red flag warnings along a 300-mile stretch of Southern California. As fires continue to burn, the winds could either spread them or spark new fires. Rob Marciano reports.
Weather's impact on spread of California wildfires
Powerful Santa Ana winds, coupled with bone-dry conditions, created the perfect conditions for the wildfires that have scorched Los Angeles County this week. Downtown L.A. has received just over a quarter-inch of rain since May, its second-driest stretch in nearly 150 years. Rob Marciano explains.
Massive brush fire erupts in Laguna Beach, forcing hundreds to evacuate
The fire was being buoyed by strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-70s.
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Wildfires continue in Calif.
At least six major wildfires continue to burn in Southern California. They have torched more than 175,000 acres -- and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. Gusts were calmer today but the Santa Ana winds are still a threat. Carter Evans reports.
Largest Wildfire in CA
The Thomas Fire in Ventura County is the largest fire burning in Southern California. David Begnaud joins CBSN from Ojai, Calif.
California Fires Spread
The first death has been reported in Ventura County as wildfires force massive evacuations in Southern California. CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor joins CBSN to discuss.
Firefighters battle conditions
The Thomas Fire, which is the largest fire burning in Southern California, has burned 96,000 acres in Ventura County and is only five percent contained. David Begnaud and Carter Evans report.
6 wildfires in Southern California
Six major wildfires are burning out of control Thursday night in Southern California. The first death has been reported. The burned body of a woman was found next to her car in Ventura County. The fires have now burned more than 116,000 acres. More than 100 homes have been destroyed or damaged, and at least 330,000 people have been evacuated. Jeff Glor reports.
Lyft offers free lifts to Cali evacuees
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Historic wildfires in CA
More than 300,000 people in Southern California are under evacuation orders Thursday morning as powerful Santa Ana winds gusting up to 80 mph are making the fires dangerous and unpredictable. Four large fires are burning north and west of Los Angeles. Jeff Glor and David Begnaud report.
L.A. wildfires
Firefighters are fighting heavy Santa Ana winds that have no signs of letting up. Carter Evans is in Los Angeles and joins CBSN.
Calif. wildfires
One fire burning in Southern California is in the heart of Los Angeles, and for much of the day, a stretch of a major highway was closed. Fires in Southern California are being fueled by Santa Ana winds, which are expected to kick up again overnight. Carter Evans reports.
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Winds fuel wildfires
Multimillion-dollar homes have been wiped out in Southern California. In some neighborhoods, just a few homes are left standing. Carter Evans reports from the air.
California wildfires
Wildfires in Southern California were being powered Tuesday night by very strong Santa Ana winds, gusting as high as 80 miles per hour. The fires -- in Los Angeles and Ventura counties -- have already burned more than 47,000 acres. More than 27,000 people have been evacuated, and more than 3,500 firefighters are on the job. Jamie Yuccas reports.
California heat warnings
Excessive heat warnings are in effect from Santa Barbara to south of San Diego. Triple-digit temperatures are expected across the region. The extreme heat could affect Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Wildfire breaks out at Southern California's Camp Pendleton
Evacuations orders have since been lifted after Santa Ana winds brought dangerous gusty and dry conditions to the region.
Extreme heat, fire warnings in Southern California
Residents in Southern California are bracing for more high temperatures as Santa Ana winds are increasing the threat of wildfires. CBSN Los Angeles' Kandiss Crone reports.
Santa Ana winds increase fire risk in SoCal
Strong winds and gusts are threatening to spark more wildfires in Southern California as residents look ahead to possible a third week of blazes. CBSN Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
Warmer, drier climate fuels California wildfires
CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from Los Angeles with the latest on the high winds affecting wildfires across the state, and a look at how climate change has been making fire conditions significantly worse.
PG&E CEO says California blackouts could last another decade
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Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
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