Yet another heat wave fuels fires forcing mass evacuations in Greece
More than 20,000 people have been forced to flee homes and hotels on one Greek island, and the fire danger, along with the heat, is spreading.
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Extreme heat and wildfires hit Europe
Europe is dealing with unusually high temperatures, and the heat is fueling wildfires. The blazes have forced more than 30,000 people in Greece to evacuate. Chris Livesay reports.
Authorities continue largest fire evacuations in Greece's history
A weeklong wildfire on the resort island of Rhodes tore past defenses Monday.
How Phoenix firefighters are handling heat
Phoenix has hit 110 degrees or more every day for the last three weeks as the Valley of the Sun bears the brunt of the historic heat wave gripping the U.S. Captain Todd Keller of the Phoenix Fire Department joined CBS News to talk about what firefighters in the city are experiencing in the hot weather.
Wildfire raging near Athens, Greece
Firefighters from around Europe and the Middle East are on their way to Greece to help crews battle a raging wildfire near Athens. Hot dry weather is fueling the fire, which has already destroyed forests, homes and prompted evacuations. Azadeh Moshiri, a reporter with our news partners at the BBC, has the latest.
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At least 19 killed in Bronx apartment fire; Investing in cryptocurrency in 2022
Are the 2023 Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Fire kills "nearly all of the animals" at Florida wildlife center
Sonny Flynn, who owns the center, told CBS affiliate WTSP in Tampa that all of the mammals inside the building died and many of the reptiles were injured.
The Case Against Michael Politte
At 14 he was accused and later convicted of murdering his mother. But he claims he knows who the real killer is and he’s still out there. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
New Jersey cargo ship fire still burning
A fire which broke out Wednesday aboard a cargo ship docked at New Jersey's Port Newark was still burning on Friday. Two firefighters were killed battling the flames. Errol Barnett has more.
Crews struggle to put out cargo ship fire
Officials say the fire aboard a cargo ship in New Jersey will likely continue to burn for days. Crews at the scene are having trouble putting out the flames, and two firefighters already died. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest from Newark.
Newark ship fire expected to burn for several more days
Officials described the ongoing firefight as an "extremely complex operation" that involved coordination with multiple local, state and federal agencies.
Cargo ship fire still burning in New Jersey
Crews are battling a fire on a cargo ship in New Jersey and authorities say it could be days before the fire is contained. CBS News New York reporter Christine Sloan reports on the blaze, which broke out Wednesday night and has already killed two firefighters.
Fire kills 6 at Italian retirement home in Milan
Firefighters said "numerous" others from the home were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
2 firefighters die in blaze in ship at East Coast's biggest cargo port
The vessel had some 1,200 vehicles on board when the flames broke out in the vessel at Port Newark in New Jersey, officials said.
Dozens injured by gas explosion at building in Paris
There were reports that some people were seriously injured, and witnesses said an American language school was among the buildings damaged.
4 killed in fire at NYC e-bike repair shop
Four people were killed and two were critically injured when a fire broke out at an e-bike repair shop in New York City. Fire officials blamed lithium-ion batteries, which have caused 108 fires resulting in 13 deaths in New York City in 2023 alone. Elaine Quijano reports.
At least 4 dead after overnight fire in NYC e-bike repair shop
Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames but smoke spread through the six-story building the shop was in, fire officials said.
5 dogs killed in fire day before Florida dog show
Bystanders attempted to get inside the car, but couldn't because of the flames and smoke, officials said.
Rebuilding collapsed portion of I-95 will take "months," Pa. governor says
Gov. Josh Shapiro says there's "remarkable devastation." A portion of roadway collapsed after a large vehicle fire under an overpass.
Millions under air quality advisories
Millions of Americans are under air quality advisories as smoke from a series of wildfires in Canada continues to drift south. New York City Mayor Eric Adams recommends that residents limit time outside as schools across the city cancel outdoor activities. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Nova Scotia wildfire forces 16,000 to evacuate
A wildfire in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia has forced thousands of people to evacuate. The smoke has also prompted air quality alerts as far south along the U.S. East Coast as Philadelphia.
Girl angered by phone confiscation suspected in deadly dorm fire
Officials in Guyana suspect a girl who had earlier threatened to torch the dorm set the fire that killed 18 of her fellow students.
Arizona man rescues family from fire
Claudia Jimenez woke up with flames ripping through her apartment, but help came from an unexpected place in the form of Joe Hollins. He and his wife were homeless and sleeping outside nearby, and heard screams from the apartment. Hollins rescued Jimenez and her children, and is now being called a hero. Michael George reports.
Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Greenland conquest "would be disastrous," Sen. Tim Kaine says
"I think Congress will stop [President Trump', both Democrats and Republicans," Sen. Tim Kaine about any plans to take Greenland by military force.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Minnesotans speak out about fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good
Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton talks about reaction to the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, and why she says it is a time for action to make sure it doesn't happen again.
"Real possibility" U.S. businesses take stake in Venezuelan oil, energy secretary says
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Fire damages historic Mississippi synagogue, suspect arrested
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's motive, but Jackson Fire Chief Charles Felton told CBS News the FBI is looking into the possibility of a hate crime.