Thousands flee as wildfire spreads through Southern California

The flames have scorched an area larger than 3,000 football fields overnight.

• Dec 4, 2020

Southern California wildfire sparks evacuations

An explosive and out-of-control wildfire in Southern California's Orange County is being fueled by ferocious winds. At least two firefighters have been injured. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 01:35

Tens of thousands without power as new fires erupt in California

Almost 60,000 people in southern California are without electricity and hundreds are fleeing their homes as Santa Anna winds fuel new wildfires.

• Dec 3, 2020

Strong winds may fuel California wildfires into the weekend

The strong winds in Southern California may not be easing up anytime soon, posing a fire threat to the region. CBS New York weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 01:00

Bond Fire explodes overnight near Los Angeles

The so-called "Bond Fire" erupted in Silverado Canyon overnight, forcing thousands of residents in the area to flee. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from the devastating scene.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 01:31

Dive boat captain charged with manslaughter

Jerry Boylan, the captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire and sank off the coast of California last year, killing 34 people who were trapped below deck, was indicted Tuesday on federal manslaughter charges for one of the deadliest maritime disasters in recent U.S. history. CBS Los Angeles reports.

• Dec 1, 2020
• 00:41

Captain charged with manslaughter in boat fire that killed 34

The indictment alleges that Captain Jerry Boylan caused the deaths of 33 passengers and one crew member "by his misconduct, negligence and inattention to his duties."

• Dec 1, 2020

Trump fires top election security official

President Trump has fired his top cybersecurity official, Christopher Krebs, who headed the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The agency called the 2020 election the most secure in American history, contradicting the president's claims of voter fraud. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 05:54

Trump fires top election security official

President Trump tweeted on Tuesday evening the firing of Christopher Krebs, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Krebs has publicly defended the integrity of the November elections. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 03:59

Trump fires head of U.S. cybersecurity agency

The president fired the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, claiming election fraud as he continues to dispute the results of the presidential election. Meanwhile, his campaign lost a legal challenge in Pennsylvania. Major Garrett discusses on "CBS This Morning."

• Nov 18, 2020
• 02:48

Man sentenced to 25 years for setting fire to 3 Baptist churches

The Department of Justice said the 23-year-old burned the predominantly African American churches "because of the religious character of these buildings, in an effort to raise his profile as a 'Black metal' musician."

• Nov 2, 2020

California fires 2020: Homes burn, thousands evacuated

A heat wave helped fuel a ferocious spate of fires, costing people their homes and so much more.

• Oct 29, 2020
• 81 photos

Firefighters save cabin from wildfire and leave note for owner

A man received two surprises after the East Troublesome Fire ravaged everything in its path near Granby, Colorado.

• Oct 27, 2020

Firefighters save man's home and leave note

A Colorado man, who thought his home would be ravaged by the East Troublesome Fire, found his house still standing — and a special message from firefighters. Jamie Yuccas has the story.

• Oct 27, 2020
• 01:27

Colorado wildfires continue to devastate the region

The second largest wildfire in Colorado history has burned through nearly 300 square miles, larger than the city of Chicago. The fire is less than 10% contained. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Oct 24, 2020
• 01:39

Two largest wildfires in Colorado history could merge

A wildfire burning in Colorado, which has charred an area larger than the city of Chicago, could merge with an even bigger fire located just a few miles away. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Oct 23, 2020
• 02:09

Colorado wildfire explodes in size, forcing evacuations

A wildfire burning in Colorado has grown more than 100,000 acres over the span of a few hours.

• Oct 23, 2020

Colorado wildfire burning 6,000 acres per hour is "getting worse"

The historic fires are fueled by "extreme drought conditions" in the state.

• Oct 22, 2020

Historic wildfires spread throughout Colorado

Sheriffs' deputies led a dramatic effort Wednesday night to evacuate residents from their homes as flames and plumes of smoke filled the northern Colorado sky. More than 440,000 acres of land in Colorado and Wyoming are being affected by the wildfires. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Oct 22, 2020
• 01:55

Ballot drop box fire prompts investigation for suspected arson

More than 200 ballots were in the damaged ballot box, the mayor of Baldwin Park said.

• Oct 20, 2020

West experiences dangerous fire conditions

Scorching temperatures and high winds are producing dangerous fire conditions Friday in the West.

• Oct 16, 2020
• 00:29

Trump administration rejects California fires disaster declaration

The governor's office says it will appeal the decision and that the request meets all requirements for the declaration.

• Oct 16, 2020

Roaring fire atop high-rise apartment building injures scores

Officials in the South Korean port city of Ulsan say strong winds aided the blaze's quick spread. There were no reports of any deaths.

• Oct 9, 2020

Climate scientists on 2020 wildfires, storms

Is climate change reversible? Scott Pelley speaks with the "father of climate science" and others for an answer.

• Oct 4, 2020
• 13:14

Climate scientists on Earth's two futures

The worst effects of climate change don't have to happen, scientists say. But humans' actions in the near future will determine if they do.

• Oct 4, 2020

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