18-year-old dies in New Jersey area wildfire

Officials say 18-year-old New York forest ranger Dariel Vasquez has died while helping crews battle brush fires in the New York-New Jersey area that have been fueled by prolonged dry conditions. Firefighters hope overnight rainfall will help them douse the flames. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more. Editor's Note: Dariel Vasquez, the New York forest ranger who died, was fighting the Jennings Creek wildfire in New York, near the New Jersey state line.

• Nov 11, 2024
• 01:59

Crews getting control of Mountain Fire

Fire crews are making progress containing the Mountain Fire in California's Ventura County. Thousands of residents are returning home to survey the damage. Elise Preston has more.

• Nov 10, 2024
• 02:17

California family reels from destructive wildfire

Calmer winds are helping crews battle the Mountain Fire in Southern California, which has destroyed dozens of homes. Local homeowners are left searching through rubble for signs of hope. Elise Preston reports on the O'Donnell family's search for their dog, Blue, who ran away during the fire.

• Nov 9, 2024
• 02:03

Californians on wildfire that destroyed their homes

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents about the heartbreak of losing their homes.

• Nov 8, 2024
• 02:18

Mountain Fire in California only 7% contained

Authorities are working to contain a massive wildfire in Southern California. The Mountain Fire has burned over 20,000 acres of land in Ventura County, around 65 miles northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.

• Nov 8, 2024
• 03:56

Massive fires in both U.S coasts

Brush fires in New Jersey's Palisades area spread smoke across the Hudson River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest. In the West, California's Mountain Fire is still roaring after weather conditions contributed to its growth. CBS News Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom reports. Also, CBS News Bay Area's Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.

• Nov 8, 2024
• 08:02

Red flag fire warnings along East Coast

Weeks of dry weather and strong wind gusts have prompted red flag fire warnings on the East Coast. Brush fires have already broken out in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has more.

• Nov 8, 2024
• 02:01

Southern California wildfire spreads

A wildfire between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara has burned over 20,000 acres, damaging or destroying around 200 homes. California's governor has declared a state of emergency as thousands of families face devastating losses.

• Nov 8, 2024
• 02:37

Over 20,000 acres now burned by Mountain Fire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation Thursday over the raging Mountain Fire that's now scorched more than 20,000 acres and forced thousands of evacuations north of Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

• Nov 8, 2024
• 01:21

Latest news on California Mountain Fire

The Mountain Fire has exploded in size and strong wind gusts in the area of California's Ventura County are helping it grow. CBS News Los Angeles breaks down the latest and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has an updated weather forecast for the West.

• Nov 7, 2024
• 06:46

Mountain Fire in California 0% contained

The Mountain Fire is 0% contained and has scorched about 14,000 acres in Southern California since erupting Wednesday with hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze in areas near Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

• Nov 7, 2024
• 03:29

Southern California evacuations for wildfire

Gusty winds in areas north of Los Angeles have exacerbated the Mountain Fire that's so far destroyed more than 14,000 acres and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

• Nov 7, 2024
• 03:05

Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated

A fast-moving vegetation fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hills of Oakland, California, burning at least two homes before firefighters were able to stop forward progress hours after the incident began.

• Oct 18, 2024

Maui wildfire erupted from brushfire believed to be extinguished, investigation finds

The wildfire on Maui last year erupted from an earlier brushfire caused by downed power lines that firefighters believed they had extinguished, officials said Wednesday.

• Oct 2, 2024

How prescribed burns help save forests

One method to help protect forests from wildfires is what are known as prescribed burns, in which certain areas are intentionally set ablaze. Dave Malkoff explains how they work.

• Sep 22, 2024
• 02:54

Map shows average home insurance price in your state as risks rise

Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.

• Sep 17, 2024

The Climate Election: Home insurance costs

The cost of insuring your home is going up, and some homes are "essentially uninsurable" due to rising climate change risks. In Nebraska, the most expensive state for premiums, the cost is nearly $3,400 above the national average to insure a home. And it's all happening as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, jeopardizing people's homes and their ability to financially recover afterward.

• Sep 16, 2024
• 02:39

Latest news on Line Fire suspect

Justin Wayne Halstenberg, the man suspected of starting the Line Fire, is being arraigned Friday as crews continue battling the blaze that tore through 37,000 acres so far. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch looks at the weather conditions in the West.

• Sep 13, 2024
• 03:47

California wildfires force evacuations

Thousands of people in California still can't return to their homes as firefighters battle wildfires causing dangerous smoky conditions. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has the latest on the firefighting efforts.

• Sep 13, 2024
• 02:35

4.7 magnitude quake rocks Southern California

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern California on Thursday. Meanwhile, more than a dozen wildfires continue to burn in the state. CBS News' Ben Tracy is on the ground.

• Sep 12, 2024
• 01:54

Homeowner recounts battle against raging wildfire

Three massive wildfires are burning in Southern California, including the Airport Fire, which has torched about 36 square miles in Orange and Riverside counties. Robert Lucas told CBS News that when the flames arrived at the door of his home, it felt like a "war zone." Ben Tracy reports.

• Sep 12, 2024
• 02:03

Man charged for allegedly starting Line Fire

Three major wildfires are burning in California Thursday as police charge a 34-year-old man for allegedly starting the Line Fire in San Bernardino County. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez has more.

• Sep 12, 2024
• 02:49

3 large wildfires burn in Southern California

An arson suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Line Fire, one of three major wildfires that are burning in Southern California. The fires have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Ben Tracy reports.

• Sep 11, 2024
• 01:52

California wildfires burning right now

Several wildfires are blazing in California. A man has been arrested for allegedly sparking the Line Fire. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez reports from Wrightwood, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.

• Sep 11, 2024
• 05:48

Cooler weather in California amid fires

Cooler weather and California National Guard's assistance could help firefighters contain the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, one of the wildfires burning in the state. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.

• Sep 10, 2024
• 02:42

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