What to know as wildfires burn near L.A.
Crews are battling multiple wildfires threatening heavy populated areas of Southern California around Los Angeles. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports.
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4th wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles area
A fourth wildfire has ignited in Southern California as extreme winds continue to fuel blazes around Los Angeles. The Woodley Fire is now burning in the San Fernando Valley. KCAL News assignment manager Mark Liu reports.
Pasadena Jewish Temple destroyed by wildfire
The wildfires ravaging Southern California have destroyed the historic Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. CBS News Los Angeles reports.
Multiple wildfires burn near Los Angeles
Multiple wildfires are burning around Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has destroyed homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. It's one of three volatile fires in the area, fueled by high winds. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire
In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.
Unrelenting winds fueling wildfires near L.A.
CBS News Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait reports on the ferocious winds that have been fueling the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California.
Thousands evacuate as fires burn around L.A.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department has warned more than 10,000 homes are at risk as strong winds fuel devastating wildfires in Southern California. CBS News correspondents Danya Bacchus and Jonathan Vigliotti have the latest.
Wildfire surrounds high school in California
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by flames. Viel was hit with some embers, but she is OK.
Wildfires spread in Southern California
A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars amid major traffic jams and gridlock. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Insurers pull back wildfire coverage
Increasingly intense wildfires have become more common in California, upending the lives of thousands. Many insurers are dwindling coverage options, leaving several homes in danger. Business Insider senior sustainability reporter Catherine Boudreau joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Crews make progress fighting Franklin Fire
The wildfire burning in Malibu near Los Angeles has scorched over 4,000 acres since Monday, but firefighters began to make progress on Thursday. Officials say the Franklin Fire is about 20% contained and authorities said some evacuation orders will be lifted soon. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
What Malibu looks like after wildfire
The weather appears to be cooperating with efforts to subdue the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. CBS News' Carter Evans reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on the evolving weather conditions.
California's Franklin Fire burns 4,000 acres
The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, has forced about 6,000 people from their homes as the fast-moving wildfire has consumed more than 4,000 acres. It is only 7% contained.
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Crews work to contain Franklin Fire
The Franklin Fire burning in Malibu had torched nearly 4,000 acres and was 7% contained as of Wednesday evening. Thousands of nearby residents remained under mandatory evacuation orders. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Videos show Franklin Fire burning in Malibu
Firefighters are working to contain the Franklin Fire that has scorched thousands of acres in Malibu, California, this week. Videos showed the blaze that has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate.
Latest news on Malibu's Franklin Fire
Dangerous weather conditions continue to challenge fighters of Malibu's Franklin Fire. The blaze has covered almost 4,000 acres so far. CBS News' Carter Evans reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast.
20,000 told to evacuate due to Franklin Fire
More than 3,000 acres have been burned and at least 20,000 people are under evacuation orders as the Franklin Fire continues to spread in Malibu, California. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on the blaze and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Franklin Fire doubles in size in California
The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, has now burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed several homes while exploding in size overnight. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Malibu wildfire forces evacuations
Crews are working to contain a massive wildfire in Malibu, California. It has burned at least 2,200 acres, or two and a half times the size of Central Park, causing thousands to evacuate. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Arctic tundra becoming a source of carbon dioxide emissions, NOAA warns
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Franklin Fire spreads in Malibu
Pepperdine University students were told to shelter in place as the Franklin Fire grew and spread in Malibu, California. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast that could impact the wildfire.
How severe weather could impact Christmas trees
Twenty to 30 million Christmas trees are sold every year, but droughts and wildfires have taken a toll. Lauren Pozen reports on how severe weather could impact the supply of live trees.
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Restoring forests decimated by wildfires
Large wildfires fueled by climate change have destroyed tens of millions of acres of forests in the Pacific Northwest in recent years. Jonathan Vigliotti explores a major effort underway to restore those forests.
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