Californians face "extreme" red-flag warning

Millions of people in California face an extreme red-flag warning for fire conditions, issued for the first time ever. Crews battling the fires are expected to face heavy wind. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 30, 2019
• 03:25

California wildfires rage, fueled by wind

Firefighters in Southern California are battling two new wildfires that broke out near Riverside County and San Bernadino. In Simi Valley, crews faced a major battle as flames came dangerously close to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby neighbors. Carter Evans reports.

• Oct 31, 2019
• 02:39

SoCal wildfires force mandatory evacuations

Powerful Santa Ana winds are fueling two fast-moving wildfires that exploded in Southern California. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Oct 31, 2019
• 01:48

Maria Fire erupts in Southern California

Crews are battling a new wildfire that exploded overnight in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles. The so-called Maria Fire grew to over 8,000 acres in just a few hours. It’s one of many wildfires in California during a period of dangerous fire conditions. Carter Evans reports.

• Nov 1, 2019
• 02:53

Scope of PG&E's blackouts amid wildfires

The largest power provider in the country, California's Pacific Gas and Electric, is under intense scrutiny for its part in numerous fires. Last year's devastating Paradise Fire was blamed on the company's equipment, and that sent PG&E into bankruptcy. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Nov 1, 2019
• 03:25

Homeowners burned by rising fire insurance premiums

For homeowners confronted with increased fire threats and evacuations, there is another danger: the inability to get fire insurance. Most of the homes destroyed in California's recent wildfires were covered by insurance, but now the owners of the homes left standing are facing huge spikes in premiums. Carter Evans reports.

• Nov 2, 2019
• 03:59

Open: This is Face the Nation, November 11th

This week on Face the Nation, moderator Margaret Brennan interviews Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Ted Cruz, and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. Plus, White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports from Paris where President Trump is commemorating the armistice that ended World War I.

• Nov 11, 2018
• 01:34

California gov: Trump has "got our back"

California Gov. Jerry Brown joins moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss President Trump’s visit to address devastating wildfires in California.

• Nov 18, 2018
• 07:34

Open: This is "Face the Nation"

This week on “Face the Nation,” moderator Margaret Brennan interviews California Governor Jerry Brown, Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Elijah Cummings and Sen. Joni Ernst. Plus, a panel of incoming members of Congress discuss the issues they want to tackle.

• Nov 18, 2018
• 02:10

60 Minutes, 2018: California's Camp Fire

From the archives: In 2018, 60 Minutes reported on what firefighters saw as the deadliest wildfire in California history which destroyed the town of Paradise.

• Nov 4, 2019
• 13:51

Inside L.A.-area rebuilding process post-fires

Saturday marks five months since wildfires erupted in and around Los Angeles, California. They burned for 24 days, wiping entire neighborhoods and communities off the map. Elise Preston has new details on the challenges of rebuilding.

• Jun 7
• 02:00

Maps show U.S. air quality and Canada wildfire smoke forecast

An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.

• Jun 6

Deadly wildfires decimate Calif. communities

Wildfires are still burning across Northern and Southern California, forcing tens of thousands from their homes. The death toll now stands at 25. Jamie Yuccas reports from the Pacific Ocean enclave of Malibu.

• Nov 11, 2018
• 01:13

60 Minutes archive: The Age of Megafires

In 2007, Scott Pelley reported on the enormous change happening in forest fires. Why have infernos become 10 times bigger than they used to be?

• Dec 2, 2018
• 11:35

Identifying victims of California’s wildfire

New DNA technology is accelerating the process of identifying victims of California’s deadliest wildfire. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS

• Nov 30, 2018
• 01:19

3D simulation of a historic wildfire

Watch a 3D simulation of California's Camp Fire, which quickly consumed 153,300 acres north of Sacramento and destroyed a number of small towns in its path.

• Dec 2, 2018
• 01:11

Minnesota wildfire interactive maps show scale of devastation

Three massive wildfires are all nearly contained after raging for weeks in northeastern Minnesota.

• Jun 4

Canada's raging wildfires kill 2, force more than 33,000 to evacuate

Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.

• Jun 4

What is the Air Quality Index?

If you're seeing a thick haze outside your window, it's likely air pollution. Here's how to find out what the air quality is near you.

• Jun 3

Canadian wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate

Dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials.

• Jun 1

More than 170 wildfires burn in Canada

The wildfires burning across Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate in three provinces. CBC reporter Josh Crabb has more from Manitoba.

• May 31
• 01:28

Maps show Canada wildfire smoke forecast for U.S.

Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to move over the U.S., and maps and satellite imagery show the large-scale impact of the blazes.

• May 30

Apr 25: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff meets with President Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks; Surge in demand for disaster-proof architecture in California.

• Apr 25
• 43:57

California fire cleanup crews tackle toxic waste, unstable batteries

After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.

• May 25

Report examines impact of fires on global tree loss

A new report shows that wildfires accounted for nearly half of all forest destruction in 2024. Data from the University of Maryland and the World Resources Institute showed that approximately 17 million acres of forests worldwide disappeared last year. Elizabeth Goldman, co-director of Global Forest Watch, joins "The Daily Report."

• May 23
• 04:13

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