Oregon governor: Wildfires a "wake-up call" on climate change
Governor Kate Brown says fires ravaging her state are a "bellwether for climate change."
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Oregon governor says wildfires are a "wake-up call" on climate change
More than 500,000 Oregonians are under an evacuation order and 40,000 have been forced to leave their homes.
Transcript: Governor Kate Brown on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Oregon Governor Kate Brown that aired Sunday, September 13, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
California wildfire survivors mourn devastation: "It hurts more this time"
"I've survived four different fires up there until this one and now I don't even know if my home is still standing at this point," said California resident Denis Hendrickson.
Wildfires contribute to poor air quality
Devastating wildfires continue to wreak havoc on the West Coast and is now responsible for some of the worst air quality in the world. Danya Bacchus reports.
At least 19 dead in western wildfires
At least 19 people have died in California, Washington and Oregon as historic wildfires ravage the West. California residents who have survived are struggling with the devastation, while in Oregon, officials are preparing for a "mass fatality incident." Danya Bacchus reports.
Oregon braces for "mass fatality incident" as wildfires rage
More than half a million people — 12% of the state's population — have fled their homes in Oregon.
Western wildfires kill at least 17
Wildfires are raging across 11 western states, killing at least 17 people. Carter Evans reports.
How to help victims of the West Coast's apocalyptic wildfires
Millions of evacuees, firefighters and animals are facing unprecedented blazes in California, Oregon and Washington.
Wildfires force evacuations in Oregon
States in the West are battling more than 100 wildfires that are threatening to wipe out entire communities. The fires have forced an estimated 500,000 people in Oregon to flee. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joined CBSN from Eugene, Oregon with the latest.
Western wildfires turn more deadly, spur mass evacuations
Death toll from one California blaze alone climbs to 10 with 16 unaccounted for, as hundreds of thousands flee in Oregon.
How climate change is impacting wildfires
CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli explains how climate change is contributing to the severe wildfires in the West. He also shares the science behind why the sky turned orange in the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday.
Death toll rises from wildfires in the West
Entire towns are burned to ashes in the Western states and a record 3 million acres have been destroyed from the raging wildfires. Carter Evans has the latest.
Strong winds threaten fire fight
More than a dozen wildfires are burning in California. "CBS This Morning" hears from people who had to be rescued by the military from one of the largest wildfires. Carter Evans reports.
12-year-old boy and his grandmother killed in Oregon wildfire
Authorities said the remains of the boy and his dog were found inside a vehicle, CBS affiliate KOIN reported.
Massive wildfires devastate Western states
Wildfires are exploding in size across California, Oregon, Washington and other Western states, bringing widespread destruction. CBS News' Danya Bacchus and Lilia Luciano report.
Deadly wildfires tear through Western states
Two children and a grandmother have died as wildfires continue burning across several Western states.
Deadly wildfires rage along West Coast
Entire towns in Oregon have been destroyed by fast-moving wildfires. Lilia Luciano and “CBS This Morning” hear from residents who lost everything.
Wildfire photos show "apocalyptic" red skies across Western U.S.
Residents capturing the record-breaking fires compared the sky to Mars, "Blade Runner 2049" and "Stranger Things."
Wildfires in California overwhelm firefighters, force evacuations
14 firefighters were overrun by flames as blazes raged across parts of the Western U.S. amid gusty and dry conditions.
Wildfires rage across Western states
Massive wildfires across the West are showing no sign of slowing down as extreme heat continues to plague the region. CBS News' Danya Bacchus joins CBSN from Tollhouse, California, with the latest developments.
Wildfire ravages Malden, Washington, destroys post office, homes
The blaze gobbled up most houses in the tiny town along with its city hall and fire station and was one of several in the Northwest, where hurricane-force winds were forecast.
Clashes between protesters escalate in Salem
More than 100 supporters of President Trump appeared last night in Salem, Oregon, facing off against a small number of Black Lives Matter supporters. Lilia Luciano is outside the state capitol in Salem, where the two sides scuffled Monday night.
Clashes at one of two pro-Trump rallies in Oregon
Trouble erupted between the president's backers and some Black Lives Matter protesters in the state's capital, Salem.
Tensions rise in Portland over opposing protests
After more than 100 consecutive days of Black Lives Matter protests, the city of Portland is again on edge Monday as opposing groups stage Labor Day demonstrations. Lilia Luciano has details.
Trump says he's "not thrilled" after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Qatar
President Trump said Tuesday he's "very unhappy" after Israel's military targeted members of Hamas in Qatar's capital of Doha.
Judge rules Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor for now as Trump tries to fire her
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Poland says its airspace was violated by unidentified "drone-type objects"
The Polish military said late Tuesday it's responding to unspecified "drone-type objects" that entered its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Democrat James Walkinshaw to win Virginia House race, narrowing GOP majority
Democrat James Walkinshaw will defeat Republican Stewart Whitson in a Northern Virginia special House election to pick Rep. Gerry Connolly's successor, the Associated Press projects.
Trump orders crackdown on some pharma ads, RFK Jr. releases child health report
President Trump ordered the FDA to enforce rules on direct-to-consumer drug ads, after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report on the administration's approach to healthy outcomes for children and families.
Sen. Ruben Gallego seeks to block Ashli Babbitt from military funeral honors
In August, the Pentagon offered full military funeral honors to Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, after denying her family's request for the honor in 2021.
Supreme Court takes up Trump tariffs, setting stage for major showdown
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will decide whether President Trump can impose his most sweeping tariffs.
DOJ charges man accused in deadly stabbing of Ukrainian refugee
The Justice Department charged the suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
Roberts halts lower court order that required Trump to unfreeze foreign aid
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.