Death toll in McKinney Fire, California's largest, rises to 4
At least four people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday.
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At least two killed in California wildfire
Officials say two people who apparently waited too long to evacuate were killed by the fast-moving McKinney Fire in Northern California. The blaze has now grown to a size bigger than the city of Seattle. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
FDA OK seen for kids’ Pfizer COVID booster
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. This comes as New York City approaches so-called high risk status, with health officials urging people to mask up again in all indoor public settings. A monster wildfire churning in northern New Mexico is now the largest in state history. And Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.
How climate change is affecting Australia
Australia has seen a massive increase in fires, droughts, floods and heat waves over the past two decades. The rise in these extreme weather events has dangerous implications for humans and wildlife in the country. Amanda McKenzie, CEO and co-founder of the Climate Council, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
Fears Mariupol death toll will top 20,000
The mayor of Mariupol says the death toll in the Ukrainian port city could surpass 20,000 as Russia’s assault continues. California utility PG&E has agreed to pay more than $55 million over its aged power lines’ role in sparking two major wildfires. And 40-year-old pop superstar Britney Spears says she’s pregnant with her third child -- five months after a judge ended her controversial conservatorship.
Biden announces wildfire response plan
At a meeting with western state governors, President Biden announced plans to step up federal assistance for responding to extreme heat and wildfires. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene, and USA Today White House correspondent Courtney Subramanian join Tanya Rivero on CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the details, and reaction to the death of former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
Climate change a top election issue
With historic wildfires burning in the West, another hurricane bearing down on the Gulf Coast, and Arctic ice melting at a record rate, climate change is resurfacing as a top issue on the presidential campaign trail. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and NPR White House reporter Franco Ordoñez spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about how President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are approaching the issue.
Deadly California wildfire explodes in size
The McKinney fire in California has become the largest wildfire in the state this year. In only 48 hours, it grew to more than 55,000 acres. Some residents said they saw trees explode into flames. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
McKinney Fire, California's biggest of year, turns deadly
The blaze, in Klamath National Forest in Northern California, also forced thousands to evacuate as it tore through drought-caused tinder dry terrain.
Fire captain on effort to fight California wildfires
California and several other Western states are battling major wildfires that are spreading quickly. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers spoke with Captain Joseph Amador, the public information officer for the Oak Fire response, about the progress being made against that blaze and the very active wildfire season California has seen so far.
California's largest wildfire this year grows
The so-called McKinney Fire is now the largest wildfire in California so far this year, exploding over the weekend to more than 80 square miles. It's one of more than 50 large fires burning across the U.S. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
3 major wildfires burning in West
From California to Nebraska, over 1.5 million acres have been destroyed in wildfires enabled by heat, wind and lightning. Joy Benedict has more.
Wildfires burn in California, Montana and Idaho amid scorching heat
The McKinney fire has burned at least 30,000 acres near the California-Oregon border and forced the evacuation of more than 100 homes.
Light magnified by bottles started blaze that destroyed 5 homes: fire chief
The glass bottles were in an open garbage can and paper trash was ignited, sparking a 500-acre North Texas wildfire.
Thousands of acres burned in California
Firefighters in California are working to put out the Oak Fire, which has burned more than 19,000 acres. In 2022, wildfires have destroyed more than 53,000 acres in California. Dan Porter, forest program director for the Nature Conservancy in California, joins CBS News to discuss the conditions causing these fires and what can be done to help protect the environment.
Fires ravage drought-stricken West
Scorching heat and dry conditions are fueling wildfires in nearly a dozen states. In Texas, extreme dry conditions have sparked multiple fires that have burned homes and ravaged the region in recent days. Omar Villafranca has more.
Wildlife expert on living near Oak Fire
Firefighters said they were making progress against the Oak Fire in California. Beth Pratt, who lives in Midpines, California, near where the fire is burning, says it's "the scariest" she has experienced in the 25 years she's lived in the area. Pratt works for the National Wildlife Federation and told CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Jericka Duncan about what it's like living so close to the wildfire and the impact it has on wildlife.
Wildfires burn in western states
Firefighters are working around the clock as hot and dry conditions fuel California's largest wildfire. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero spoke with Calfire public information officer Hector Vasquez about the efforts to contain the Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park.
Firefighters slow growth of vast Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park
Its spread was limited to just a few hundred acres. But the blaze was only 16% contained at last word. It's California's largest wildfire this year.
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Wildfires scorching the West are a growing risk nationwide
Tens of millions of homes across the U.S. face the threat of wildfires as the climate warms.
Oak Fire becomes California's largest this year
The wildfire near Yosemite National Park has scorched around 17,000 acres. Thousands of homes and businesses remain under evacuation orders and firefighters are having trouble containing the fire. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss the wildfire.
Over 30 million properties face wildfire risk nationwide: Report
More than 30 million properties are at risk of experiencing a wildfire during the course of a 30-year mortgage, according the nonprofit First Street Foundation. Dr. Jeremy Porter, chief research officer at First Street Foundation, joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what homeowners can do to make more informed decisions.
California wildfire continues its destruction
Crews in California are desperately trying to contain the state's largest wildfire of the year near Yosemite National Park. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Favorable weather conditions help crews battling 17,000-acre Oak Fire
Favorable weather conditions are helping crews battling the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite. Jonathan Vigliotti is in Mariposa County with a look at what firefighters are facing.
More than 800 people killed by powerful quake in eastern Afghanistan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 hit eastern Afghanistan, destroying multiple villages and killing more than 800 people, officials say.
Russia accused of jamming GPS as EU chief's plane lands in Bulgaria
A spokesperson for the top European Union official says authorities suspect "blatant interference by Russia" jammed GPS signals as her plane arrived.
Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan migrant children as flights were ready to take off
The case involves 10 migrants between 10- and 17-years-old who entered the U.S. without authorization and without their parents or legal guardians.
11-year-old boy shot and killed playing "ding dong ditch" prank in Houston
Police say an 11-year-old boy died Sunday after he was shot playing the "ding dong ditch" doorbell-ringing prank in east Houston.
European plans for post-war Ukraine have Trump's backing, EU chief says
European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen described to Financial times Europe's willingness to deploy "boots on the ground" to guarantee Ukrainian security after a peace deal
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after car crash in New Hampshire
According to his spokesperson Michael Ragusa, Giuliani was diagnosed with "fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg."
House committee withdraws Robert Mueller subpoena over health issues
The House Oversight Committee has withdrawn a request for testimony from Robert Mueller about the case of late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein due to new information on the former special counsel's health.
Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg, others turns around due to bad weather
The Global Sumud Flotilla will try to break the Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory and bring humanitarian aid, food, water and medicine to Gaza as Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza City.
Burning Man death prompts homicide investigation
An unidentified White man was found dead, lying in a pool of blood, according to police.