Over 100 homes destroyed in California wildfires, fire officials say
Late Thursday night, Ventura County leaders released the first damage reports of 132 homes destroyed and 88 others damaged.
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Late Thursday night, Ventura County leaders released the first damage reports of 132 homes destroyed and 88 others damaged.
The flames have already burned more than 14-thousand acres, causing extreme and life-threatening conditions.
The fire has already burned more than 14,000 acres, forcing more than 10,000 people to leave their homes.
Smoke from wildfires made it difficult for a CBS News Los Angeles reporter to do his job.
The president has deployed the military to assist local firefighters in battling the blaze.
The fire is one of 85 major wildfires burning in 11 states.
The park fire has spread to more than 400,000 acres across four counties, and it's still growing.
Ronnie Dean Stout II is charged with arson. If convicted, he faces 25 years to life in prison.
Evacuations are underway for humans and animals as almost a hundred large, active wildfires rage across the country.
One of the three wildfires outside Denver has burned more than 1,300 acres, and firefighters say crews found human remains in a home.
Over 20,000 people are under evacuation orders because of a wildfire. Canadian officials say the largest wildfire recorded in Jasper National Park could keep burning for months.
One person has been arrested for starting the fire on Wednesday.
in the canadian province of alberta alone, officials estimate there are over 170 active fires burning right now, with the worst of them high up in the rocky mountains, and in the suburbs of calgary.
The film follows a group of the world's most elite firefighters as they contain some of the planet's most destructive and fast-moving wildfires. Director, writer, and cinematographer Gabriel Kirkpatrick Mann and producer Phil Donlon discuss more about the documentary.
The South Fork and Salt fires have scorched over 20,000 acres, destroyed about 500 homes, and killed at least two people.
The first day of Summer includes record heat, wildfires, and a tropical storm. There are disaster declarations in more than 50 Texas counties.
CBS News Correspondent Carter Evans reports thick vegetation, dry conditions, and heat all making it harder for fire crews to combat the fires
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.
Dozens of wildfires are burning, and some are threatening homes. The fires have burned tens of thousands of acres and thousands of people are being forced to evacuate.
Alberta officials say the fire in the Fort McMurray Forest area is burning out of control. While crews in the northwest territories say they're fighting six active wildfires
The Smokehouse Creek Fire is the largest recorded in Texas history.
There are several fires, and the biggest has grown to more than 1,300 square miles.
It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.
The toll was almost sure to keep rising. Chile's president and a governor said they think some of the blazes could have been started on purpose.
Officials say new DNA tests have helped the Department of Defense identify at least 74 of the victims. Investigation into the fires is ongoing.
Conditions remain brisk and drizzly in the 40s for the Bears game against the Seahawks this evening.
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
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The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
The Wirths got married in 201, so it will be the first time they celebrate Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah on the same day as a family.
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Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Visitors will find ice skating, curling, photo ops, crafts, and special events. General manager Virginia Rose talks more about the pop-up that runs until Jan. 7.
Gray sky with drizzle Thursday in the middle 40s. Conditions remain brisk and drizzly in the 40s for the Bears game against the Seahawks this evening.
While the man was attacking the woman, police said the teen, a 16-year-old boy, pulled out a firearm and shot the man in his lower back before leaving the scene.
The smiles were undeniable as hundreds spent Christmas night waiting in long lines. Their vehicles were equipped with snacks as they prepared to be dazzled at the annual event.
Cloudy with areas of drizzle and fog for Thursday morning, then a chance of light rain for Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid-40s.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Chicago police said officers responded to a battery in progress where a man, 45, was attacking a woman, 40, inside the home.
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The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The Ramblers (9-4) were led by Miles Rubin, who posted 16 points and three blocks.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
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Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
