Canadian wildfires released more gases than burning fossil fuels: Study
Scientists calculated the devastating impacts of the months-long 2023 Canadian wildfires.
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Extreme wildfires are more frequent and more destructive, study shows
Extreme wildfires damage the environment, people's health and the economy. They've doubled in the last 20 years, new study shows.
FBI offers reward for information about deadly New Mexico wildfires
The FBI says it's offering a reward for information about those responsible for starting New Mexico wildfires.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks to Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, and Michael Morell, former deputy CIA director and CBS News national security contributor. Plus, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins.
Maps show where wildfires are spreading in California
Maps show the expanse of the Post Fire near Gorman, the Sites Fire in Colusa County and other major blazes raging in California.
Hundreds of structures destroyed as New Mexico wildfires burn out of control
Roughly 8,000 Ruidoso residents remain under evacuation orders as two large wildfires burn. Two deaths have been confirmed.
Wildfires in California, New Mexico
Multiple wildfires in California are still raging after burning more than 90,000 acres. In New Mexico, two people died and fires destroyed more than 1,400 structures. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports on efforts to contain the flames.
New Mexico wildfires burn hundreds of structures
Two wildfires that broke out Monday in New Mexico have already torched more than 23,000 acres as of Wednesday and have not been contained. The fires have burned at least 1,400 structures. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
New Mexico village orders all residents to evacuate due to raging wildfires
Residents of the village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico were ordered to flee their homes Monday without even taking time to grab any belongings due to fast-moving wildfires.
Wildfires spreading in California, New Mexico
In southern New Mexico, crews are battling the South Fork fire, which has grown to more than eight square miles. And in California, the Post fire has scorched more than 15,600 acres and forced evacuations of more than 1,000 people. CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest.
Wildfires force evacuation of New Mexico town
Two wildfires that have scorched about 19,000 acres in less than 24 hours forced the evacuation of the New Mexico mountain town of Ruidoso. The urgent evacuation led to a traffic jam as people fled on the main road out. So far, an estimated 500 structures have been damaged in the wildfires. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Wildfire evacuations in New Mexico
Officials are urging immediate evacuations as two wildfires near the Ruidoso village in southern New Mexico. Around 500 structures have already burned, New Mexico Forestry Division communications coordinator George Ducker tells CBS News.
Wildfires in California and New Mexico
CBS News' Carter Evans has the latest on a massive fire in New Mexico that is forcing quick evacuations for many near Ruidoso and an update on California crews battling the Post Fire in Los Angeles County. CBS News Chicago's Marissa Perlman is following the heat wave spreading across the U.S., and CBS News' Dave Malkoff tracks the potential tropical storm that could slam Texas.
Wildfires break out across California
Firefighters are battling wildfires in both Northern and Southern California. The largest, some 60 miles north of Los Angeles, has already scorched more than 15,000 acres. Carter Evans reports.
California fires grow, Midwest heats up
The Post Fire is roaring in northwestern Los Angeles County, covering more than 14,000 acres and forcing evacuations for many Gorman, California, residents. Meanwhile, a heat dome is spreading across the Midwest and parts of the East Coast. CBS News' Carter Evans and CBS News Chicago's Tara Molina report.
California Post Fire burns over 14,000 acres
Firefighters are trying to contain the massive, wind-fueled Post Wildfire about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles that's been burning since Saturday. It's already the second California fire this year to exceed 14,000 acres with the season just underway. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Wildfire breaks out in Southern California
A wildfire that broke out overnight about 60 miles north of Los Angeles has scorched more than 16 square miles and forced over 1,000 people to evacuate nearby campgrounds and other recreational areas. Elise Preston has more.
Rebuilding Paradise after Camp Fire
The town of Paradise, California, was almost completely destroyed in the 2018 Camp Fire. Six years later, some residents have returned, but others remain skeptical. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Containment on Corral Fire increases; evacuations lifted after more than 14,000 acres burned
Firefighters gained ground Sunday on the Corral Fire which scorched thousands of acres and burned down a home and forced residents to flee an area near Tracy.
Why California's Corral Fire has officials worried
Dramatic images out of California show a wildfire devouring hillsides about an hour east of San Francisco. The Corral Fire has burned over 14,000 acres, making it the state's largest so far this year. Ben Tracy is on the scene to report on why fire officials are so concerned.
Corral Fire rages in Northern California
Thousands of people had to evacuate in Northern California as the Corral Fire burned more than 14,000 acres. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details.
California wildfire forces evacuations
Crews are battling California's largest wildfire so far this year, the Corral Fire, which has burned more than 14,000 acres outside the city of Tracy, about 60 miles east of San Francisco. Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate, while officials say the fire is about 75% contained. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
California wildfire prompts evacuations
Thousands are under evacuation orders east of San Francisco due to the fast spread of what's being called the Corral Fire. It is the state's largest wildfire so far this year. More than 14,000 acres have already burned in the area.
6/26/2022: Targeting Americans, Take the Fight to the Night
"Havana Syndrome" cases on U.S. soil; California's newest firefighting tool
California's newest firefighting tool
Bill Whitaker reports on the largest helicopter to ever fight fires at night, now being used in California as the state faces one of its most intense fire years ever.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 33; famine announcement raises pressure
Hospital officials say Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food aid were among at least 33 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza.
Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
North Korea test fires 2 new antiair missiles
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.