Wildfires scorch Southern California
Firefighters are battling new wildfires in Southern California fueled by powerful wind gusts. Rob Marciano has more.
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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.
Ross Fire 100% contained after more than 3 weeks
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
Destruction in Reno after Hawk Fire
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.
Texas wildfire burns more than 80,000 acres
The Ross Fire is still burning in North Texas after three days and has grown to more than 80,000 acres. Containment is only at 21%. CBS News' Jason Allen and Jessica Burch have the latest.
Heat waves hinder wildfire efforts
Record-breaking heat waves in the western U.S. have halted wildfire efforts. Meanwhile, heat-related deaths have ramped up in Arizona. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Extreme heat fuels wildfires
More than 60 million people are under heat alerts from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific. The dangerous heat is fueling a wave of more than 90 wildfires burning across the U.S. Kris Van Cleave reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Reno residents grapple with Hawk Fire
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.
Thousands flee the Hawk Fire in Reno
The Hawk Fire has exploded in size, forcing thousands to evacuate from Reno, Nevada. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Firefighters work to contain Hawk Fire
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.
Hawk Fire evacuations in Reno slightly eased as firefighters make gains
Shifting winds challenged firefighters battling the Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada, that was keeping tens of thousands of people evacuated.
Rush to escape in Nevada as wildfire burns
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 battle flames and smoke near Reno
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.
Nevada wildfires force major evacuations
Wildfires are ripping through Nevada, with tens of thousands of residents forced to evacuate. Jason Allen reports.
Wildfire burns out of control in Reno
A wildfire is roaring in Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Fast-growing Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada forces thousands to evacuate
The fire apparently began Saturday and grew significantly throughout the day, fueled by strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation.
Hawk Fire prompts mass evacuations near Reno
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.
Videos show Hawk Fire in Reno, Nevada
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.
Army probes Apache helicopter crash in Texas
The U.S. Army is investigating after an Apache helicopter crashed Wednesday in central Texas, killing both crew members on board and sparking a wildfire. Army officials say the helicopter was on a training flight when it crashed. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Powerful storms hit Midwest
Powerful storms swept across the Midwest and into the mid-Atlantic states on Tuesday night. The outbreak of storms brought hurricane-force winds of up to 100 miles per hour, along with tornadoes and flash flooding. Ian Lee reports.
Wildfires scorch the western U.S.
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.
Wildfires burn across western U.S., Canada
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.
Fast-moving fires rip through West
Wildfires are blazing across the western U.S., and in some cases, getting dangerously close to homes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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