Devastating wildfires rip through Texas

Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and high winds are ripping through Texas and other southwestern states as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.

• May 16
• 1:45

Wildfires rip across Texas Panhandle

Powerful winds fueled wildfires that raced through the Texas Panhandle this week. Firefighters are working around the clock to get the upper hand. Jason Allen reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

• May 15
• 3:13

Multiple wildfires burning in Texas Panhandle

Wildfires are spreading in the Texas Panhandle, forcing evacuations. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.

• May 15
• 3:25

Palisades fire suspect appears in court

The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.

• May 11
• 3:22

Isolated Nebraska ranchers learn they are not alone

In the sandhills of western Nebraska, cattle ranchers Mike and Kayla Wintz were afraid they would lose their livelihood when the largest wildfire in the state's history burned their 11,000 acres of grazing fields. But then, in remarkable examples of empathy, charity and grace, anonymous donations of hay started arriving by the truckload. Steve Hartman reports.

• May 3
• 2:56

After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue

Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.

• May 1

Georgia wildfires now in second week

Record-breaking wildfires in Georgia are still burning, now in their second week. Skyler Henry reports on the reinforcements coming to the state from around the country.

• Apr 27
• 2:18

2 Georgia wildfires destroy more than 120 homes, scorch over 40,000 acres

Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread.

• Apr 25

Georgia wildfires burn more than 100 homes

Two wildfires in Georgia destroyed more than 100 homes as firefighters continue to battle the flames.

• Apr 25
• 1:56

Wildfires torch dozens of homes in Georgia

In southern Georgia, several wildfires have destroyed homes and forced evacuations. Mark Strassmann reports from the disaster zone, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

• Apr 24
• 3:23

Woman says home destroyed in Georgia wildfire

Two wildfires, roughly 65 miles apart, have scorched Georgia neighborhoods. A woman who returned to her home broke down in tears when she saw her charred house and said everything she owns has been destroyed. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 24
• 2:15

Millions under wildfire alerts in central U.S., as warmth, winds fuel risks

A combination of heat, dry air and strong winds are fueling "extreme" wildfire risks for millions across the middle of the country.

• Apr 23

Homes destroyed in Georgia wildfires

Wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned through homes and neighborhoods. Nearly 100 firefighters are battling the Pineland Road Fire, which has exploded to more than 29,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Brantley County, Georgia, more than 50 homes have been lost and 1,000 more are threatened.

• Apr 23
• 2:43

Massive wildfires spread across Georgia

Massive wildfires are slamming parts of Southeast Georgia and Northern Florida. Dry conditions and strong winds are helping the flames spread. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.

• Apr 23
• 2:30

Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations

Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.

• Apr 22

South, upper Midwest face extreme weather

Several wildfires are burning thousands of acres in Florida while the state faces its worst drought in more than a decade. Meanwhile in northern Michigan, huge chunks of ice are smashing into homes following historic flooding. Rob Marciano reports.

• Apr 22
• 1:33

Florida wildfires strand Amtrak passengers

Multiple wildfires in northern Florida have disrupted Amtrak's rail service, impacting at least three train routes, the company says. Some passengers were stranded for more than 30 hours. Cristian Benavides reports.

• Apr 21
• 1:53

Wildfire strands passengers on Amtrak train

A wildfire in Florida has brought train traffic to a standstill, stranding more than 200 people aboard an Amtrak train for nearly 24 hours. Cristian Benavides spoke with some of the passengers.

• Apr 20
• 1:41

Man sprinkles poppy seeds on wildfire scars

In Altadena, California, Rene Amy is walking the empty lots of the Eaton Fire burn scar, scattering poppy seeds. He hopes for growth in a community with so much loss. Joy Benedict has the story.

• Mar 28
• 2:15

El Paso and LA among most polluted U.S. cities in 2025, report says

El Paso, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, had some of the worst air pollution in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.

• Mar 25

The West's historic snow drought could bring water shortages, wildfires

The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.

• Mar 21

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt on Trump tariffs and more

President Trump met with U.S. governors at the White House on Monday as the Supreme Court struck down his emergency tariffs. Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt joins "The Takeout" to discuss the ruling and more.

• Feb 20
• 7:07

Massive wildfire doubles in size

High winds are fueling at least a half dozen wildfires across multiple states. In the Oklahoma panhandle, a massive fire doubled in size in just 24 hours, burning more than 283 acres. Jason Allen reports.

• Feb 19
• 1:29

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to 24,100 U.S. deaths per year, study finds

"Our message is: Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health," said a study author.

• Feb 5

Wildfires in Chile kill at least 15 people, force 50,000 to evacuate

President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather.

• Jan 18

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