Line Fire prompts thousands to evacuate
The Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County in California has more than quadrupled in size over the weekend, prompting thousands to evacuate. Elise Preston has more on the fast-growing blaze.
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Fish Creek Fire in Wyoming spreads
The Fish Creek Fire has burned more than 15,000 acres in Wyoming and has been burning since Aug. 16. Chris Joyner, a spokesperson with the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team, joins CBS News with more details.
Turkey wildfires raging for a 3rd day, worsened by windy and dry weather
More than 130 fires have erupted across Turkey in the past week, according to Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate.
Wildfires around Athens under control, officials say
Vasilis Vathrakogiannis, Greece's chief fire brigade spokesman, told the BBC that officials remain on high alert.
Watch the Park Fire grow to be one of California's largest ever
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
Park Fire animation shows how it grew to historic size
California's Park Fire exploded just miles from the site of the 2018 Camp Fire, the worst wildfire in state history, before leaving a legacy of its own. See how quickly it unfolded.
Crews in Greece working to contain wildfires
Fresh evacuation orders have been issued in Greece as the country battles the remains of a major wildfire near the capital of Athens. At least one person has been killed and 66 others injured since the blaze broke out on Sunday and the situation could worsen with winds expected to pick up throughout Tuesday. Jessica Parker with our partners at BBC News is following the latest from Greece.
New study estimates 47,000 heat-related deaths in Europe last year
Researchers say this is the second-highest heat related mortality burden in the last decade, following 2022 when an estimated 60,000 people in Europe died due to heat.
Tool works to combat risks of wildfire smoke
The Park Fire in California is still growing, and as it and other destructive fires chew through the West, concern turns to the millions of people downwind from those massive plumes of smoke and ash. A new air quality alert system aims to be a lifesaver.
Looking back at Maui wildfires one year later
A year ago, one of the deadliest wildfires in modern American history tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui. For several days, the fires damaged and destroyed thousands of buildings and homes in the historic downtown area of Lahaina and forced people to evacuate. Caleb Hopkins, a restauranteur in Hawai'i, joins CBS News to reflect on the past year.
Maui wildfire survivors struggle to recover 1 year after tragedy
While crews have cleared most of the structures that were leveled after the Maui wildfires last August, a construction shortage and difficulty getting permits have slowed the recovery process.
Maui marks 1 year since devastating wildfires
It's been one year since terrible wildfires ripped through Maui, Hawaii, killing at least 102 people and destroying a large number of the island's homes and businesses. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Satellite images show Maui rebuilding, a year after deadly wildfires
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery one year after the devastating Lahaina wildfire shows signs of recovery, but widespread damage remains.
Park Fire still raging in Northern California
Crews are still working to contain the Park Fire, which has been raging for two weeks and has burned more than 400,000 acres. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Butte County, California, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather update for the West.
Historic Park Fire surpasses 402,000 acres in California
More than 640 structures have so far been destroyed by the Park Fire as it continues to grow beyond 402,000 acres.
Firefighters making progress on Park Fire
There is some good news from northern California, where firefighters appear to be making progress against the Park Fire, one of the largest in state history. Still, more than 80 large wildfires are actively burning across 11 states. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Maui wildfire victims reach $4 billion settlement
The settlement comes nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Park Fire breaks another California record
The devastating Park Fire in California is now the fourth-largest wildfire in the state's history. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy is in Los Angeles with more.
California wildfire activity surges nearly 3,000% in 2024
Wildfire activity in California is up nearly 3,000% this year, Cal Fire said, with the state battling more than a dozen active blazes, including the Park Fire, now the fourth-largest in state history.
Crews still battling Park Fire in California
The Park Fire continues to burn in California as high temperatures and dry conditions have fueled the flames. The fire already ranks among the top 5 largest in California's state history. CBS News Bay Area reporter Kevin Ko has more.
The Park Fire, one of California's largest ever, grows as hotter weather looms
"Everything is burning," one survivor said of the raging Park Fire in California, as officials say the state's wildfire activity is already 2,816% higher this year than in 2023.
Park Fire nears new California record
Heat and humidity levels could dampen efforts to contain the Park Fire in Northern California as firefighters work to push back flames. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Nearly one year on, the mental toll of the deadly Lahaina wildfire lingers
When Lahaina burned, it was not just a community that was lost, it was Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations.
Mental toll of deadly Lahaina wildfire lingers
When the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina burned in August 2023, it was not just a community that was lost. It was also Hawaii's ancient capital, its rich history and a way of life passed down from generations. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.
Heat to hinder Park Fire containment efforts
As of Wednesday evening, California's Park Fire has grown to more than 389,000 acres and is only 18% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has been following the developments.
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