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Thousands of Canadians forced to evacuate as massive wildfire burns
The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
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The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.
"An astonishing amount of smoke gets inside these facilities," said one researcher who spent the past three wildfire seasons collecting data from monitors installed in long-term care facilities.
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in wildfire smoke can get into buildings and remain in the walls and floors for weeks. Some are hazardous to human health.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.
Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada in 2023 have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.
The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.
Air pollution takes an $800 billion annual toll on the U.S. economy. Wildfires — worsened by climate change — are making it worse.
Poor visibility is hampering flights across East Coast for second day due to smoke from more than 100 Canadian wildfires.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.
With potentially more smoky days on the horizon, CBS News Colorado spoke with a pulmonologist about ways you can stay safe this summer.
Air quality will suffer through Wednesday morning as more wildfire smoke from Canada is steered into Colorado. The air is particularly unhealthy for people with asthma.
Wildfires burning in Idaho and Montana are pushing a little smoke south into Colorado.
A wildland fire in Jefferson County prompted pre-evacuation notices to be sent to 60 residences in the Mount Lindo and tip of Willow Springs.
Coloradans in the high country and along the Front Range woke up to smoky and hazy skies on Monday.
A wildfire in the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado has burned nearly 200 acres and officials closed Highway 17 as a result.
Residents in Teller County who were evacuated during the High Park Fire can finally return home.
In a pre-emptive strike intended to eliminate trees and grasses in a controlled fashion, fire crews Saturday ignited "burnouts" near homes now threatened by the High Park Fire west of Cripple Creek.
It's now official that the NCAR Fire last month was human-caused.
The grass fire burned just under 10 acres south of the Twin Lakes neighborhood in Gunbarrel.
Following historic wildfires in Colorado, many communities and their fire departments are on heightened awareness when it comes to dry and windy days.
A new fire south of the NCAR Fire burn area in Boulder is forcing trail closures.
Fire investigators determined a down power line started a small wildfire in unincorporated Boulder County.
The 190-acre NCAR Fire in Boulder County is now fully contained.
Shine Music Festival strives to break down barrier that prevent music lovers from enjoying a festival.
When crews arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming from the west and south sides of a two-story, multi-unit manufactured home.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The victims in Thursday's semi rollover and crash on I-70 have been identified by a member of the family.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
Shine Music Festival strives to break down barrier that prevent music lovers from enjoying a festival.
When crews arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming from the west and south sides of a two-story, multi-unit manufactured home.
The victims in Thursday's semi rollover and crash on I-70 have been identified by a member of the family.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
Cherry Creek School District launched the Aspiring Educator Pathway Program that allows future educators to get paired with a mentor to gain valuable hands-on experience in the classroom.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and EPA Mountain Region Administrator KC Becker celebrated two years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, part of which includes tax credits for home heat pump systems in an effort to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and save homeowners money.
Douglas County water rights, a sexual assault trial verdict and a fight between a man and a teen at the In and Out in Loveland among the top stories in the Week in Review on the Web.
The Regional Transportation District, also known as RTD, has you covered with its Zero Fare for Youth program. This provides teenagers with rides for free.
Firefighters discovered the body of one person inside a burning home in Fort Collins.
Watch as CBS Colorado Sports personalities discuss Broncos Training Camp and this season's predictions.
The basketball season is right around the corner again and Nuggets fans can mark their calendars for nationally televised games this year after the team's official full schedule was released on Thursday with tickets set to go on sale on Saturday.
Breanna Berry is a trailblazer who has made a name for herself by transforming professional players' shoes and cleats into masterpieces.
A historic Babe Ruth jersey, worn during his legendary "Called Shot" in the 1932 World Series, is expected to become one of the most expensive pieces of sports memorabilia ever as it heads to auction.
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby filed a federal lawsuit against the WNBA and the Las Vegas Aces alleging discrimination and retaliation over a pregnancy.
Girls hoops is hot. Women's basketball -- both professional and college -- is scoring record viewership. But before Caitlin Clark and other superstars, Colorado's own star was born: Carol Callan.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The session follows a compromise reached between proponents and opponents of two property tax ballot measures, which would provide an estimated $270 million a year in tax relief.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his criminal case in New York to delay his sentencing until after the presidential election in November.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
New research shows just how successful uterus transplants can be for patients who otherwise wouldn't be able to carry their own biological child.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Lawsuit claims hackers accessed "billions" of records, including Social Security numbers, by breaching background check company.
Businesses now face hefty penalties for buying, selling or promoting phony user ratings of products and services.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
Campaign season is in full swing, and as American voters elect a new president in November, there are inevitable changes coming to our taxes.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.