Getty Villa reopens after wildfires

Los Angeles' Getty Museum, known for its stunning landscape and art collection, welcomed back visitors for the first time in nearly six months this weekend. Elise Preston has more.

• Jun 29
• 01:51

Study: Maui fires impacted mental health

Nearly two years after devastating wildfires tore through Maui, a new study shows a glimpse into the journey from crisis to recovery. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.

• Jun 18
• 02:55

New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes

Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.

• Jun 17

Helicopters drop food for Australian wildlife

Rescue work continues in Australia, including a new effort to protect a group of endangered wallabies, related to kangaroos. Helicopters dropped thousands of pounds of carrots and sweet potatoes in a national park where fires have burned the wallabies' natural food sources. Officials say they'll continue the food drops until they're sure the animals can find their own food and drink.

• Jan 13, 2020
• 00:41

Fire danger increases as Australians battle record blazes

There is no end in sight to Australia's deadly wildfires, which have burned more than 12 million acres. This morning the fire danger is increasing along with the temperatures, which are expected to hit record highs. Teagan George of our partners at Network Ten in Australia reports from the coastal town of Merimbula, where thousands of people have been told to evacuate.

• Jan 4, 2020
• 02:11

Australia wildfires kill at least 19 people

The devastating wildfires in Australia have prompted one of the largest evacuations in the country's history. Hundreds of fires have burned roughly 12 million acres. More than 100,000 residents and tourists have been forced to flee, and Navy ships are helping hundreds of them leave. At least 19 people have died. Natasha Exelby reports from Mallacoota.

• Jan 3, 2020
• 01:27

Deadly Australian wildfires destroys hundreds of homes

The wildfire emergency in Australia is growing worse by the hour. At least 17 people have died, more than 1,400 homes have been destroyed and thousands are fleeing. Tegan George from CBS News partners Network 10 News reports.

• Jan 2, 2020
• 02:08

Thousands trapped by Australia's wildfires

In Australia, thousands of people are trapped on ocean beaches, surrounded by fires that continue to burn out of control. Daniel Sutton from CBS News sister network in Austral, Channel 10 reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 02:05

Despite fires, Sydney's NYE fireworks go on

Sydney, Australia rang in 2020 with a world-renowned fireworks display. But the country is in the middle of an unprecedented wildfire crisis, and many say it's the wrong time for a celebration. Ian Lee reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 03:02

Australia wildfire: Sky turns apocalyptic red

An estimated 4,000 people are trapped on a beach in southeastern Australia, desperate for rescue. But they are surrounded by one of about 100 wildfires raging in the area. Twelve people have died since the fires began in September. The fires have burned more than 12 million acres. Georgia Love from our partners at Network 10 reports.

• Dec 31, 2019
• 01:38

Australia wildfires prompt evacuations

In Australia, scorching temperatures and strong winds are feeding deadly wildfires, prompting mass evacuations. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Dec 30, 2019
• 01:29

Australia declares emergency as wildfires continue to rage

In Australia, catastrophic conditions continue as raging wildfires rip through large parts of the country. New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, has declared an emergency. The threat level is now "catastrophic" as 2,000 firefighters battle around 100 fires that threaten hundreds of thousands of people. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Dec 21, 2019
• 01:18

West Coast slammed with flash flooding warnings

The major winter storm that slammed parts of Northern California is heading west. Before it left, it caused a rock slide that shut down a section of Route 1 near Big Sur.

• Dec 8, 2019
• 00:20

Cave Fire erupts in Santa Barbara

Thousands of people in Southern California are under mandatory evacuation orders due to the latest wildfire. The so-called Cave Fire exploded overnight in Santa Barbara County, forcing officials to declare a local state of emergency. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Nov 26, 2019
• 02:07

Paradise banding together through football

One year ago, crews finally extinguished the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Now football is helping to bring the community together. Jonathan Vigliotti explains.

• Nov 25, 2019
• 01:40

Bolivia headed for new elections amid violence

Bolivia's Interim President Jeanine Áñez began to lay the groundwork for new elections that lawmakers hope will stop violent clashes following Evo Morales' ouster. Also, only a handful of protesters remained inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University after intense battles with police, and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is denying his climate policies have caused any of the unprecedented wildfires ravaging the country. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Nov 21, 2019
• 01:57

Woman rescues koala from fire

Australia's bushfire season has claimed at least six lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. One woman risked her own life to rush into the flames to save a koala.

• Nov 19, 2019
• 01:03

Regulators slam PG&E for power blackouts

Santa Ana winds are picking up in Southern California, raising new concerns of wildfires. On Saturday, utility companies again warned of mass power shutoffs. The blackouts are designed to prevent fires but recently sparked their own controversy. Carter Evans reports.

• Oct 19, 2019
• 01:50

Wildfires force evacuations across California

The "Tick Fire" is burning out of control near Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles. It's just one of 13 active wildfires burning in California. Carter Evans reports.

• Oct 25, 2019
• 03:30

Northern Calif. wildfire forces evacuations

A dangerous wildfire in Northern California forced hundreds of people to flee their homes. At least 7,000 acres have already burned. The fire comes as the state's largest utility company protectively cut power to almost 200,000 customers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 24, 2019
• 01:28

Wildfires threaten Reagan Library

The National Weather Service issued an "extreme red flag warning" as powerful winds caused a fire to explode in Simi Valley, California. The flames threatened thousands of homes and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Carter Evans reports.

• Oct 30, 2019
• 02:15

Wildfire poses new threat to lime & avocado crops

Firefighters are finally gaining ground on massive wildfires burning in California. More than a half-dozen fires have burned more than 90,000 acres across the state, in the last 10 days. More than 115 structures have been damaged or destroyed. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Nov 2, 2019
• 01:58

Tens of thousands evacuated from Calif. wildfires

Residents are fleeing a wildfire burning through canyons and neighborhoods north of Los Angeles, while in Northern California there are dire predictions for an historic wind event Sunday and Monday, with wind gusts up to 80 mph. Janet Shamlian reports from Santa Clarita.

• Oct 26, 2019
• 03:13

PG&E to shut power amid California wildfires

California's largest utility, PG&E, announced Saturday it will shut off power to 940,000 homes and businesses in 36 counties in an effort to prevent more wildfires from sparking. Two major fires are burning across the state, threatening homes and prompting mandatory evacuations. Carter Evans reports.

• Oct 26, 2019
• 02:08

Calif. accuses PG&E of mishandling outages

Crews battling the Kincade Fire in Northern California wine country fear more heavy wind could bring new life to the massive wildfire. It has burned an area more than twice the size of San Francisco and destroyed nearly 60 homes. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 29, 2019
• 03:13

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