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Massive brush fire erupts in Laguna Beach, forcing hundreds to evacuate
The fire was being buoyed by strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-70s.
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The fire was being buoyed by strong winds and unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid-70s.
Residents are encouraged to take caution with activities that could begin fires.
Evacuations orders have since been lifted after Santa Ana winds brought dangerous gusty and dry conditions to the region.
CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from Los Angeles with the latest on the high winds affecting wildfires across the state, and a look at how climate change has been making fire conditions significantly worse.
Strong winds and gusts are threatening to spark more wildfires in Southern California as residents look ahead to possible a third week of blazes. CBSN Los Angeles' Greg Mills reports.
Residents in Southern California are bracing for more high temperatures as Santa Ana winds are increasing the threat of wildfires. CBSN Los Angeles' Kandiss Crone reports.
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Firefighters are struggling to contain the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. Dozens of people have died across the state and the death toll is expected to rise. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas and contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli have the latest.
CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN's DeMarco Morgan to explain how little rain and high winds are a "recipe for disaster" fueling California's explosive wildfires.
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At least six major wildfires continue to burn in Southern California. They have torched more than 175,000 acres -- and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. Gusts were calmer today but the Santa Ana winds are still a threat. Carter Evans reports.
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No end in sight as six major SoCal blazes tear through more than 200 square miles
Fires, driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, have burned hundreds of thousands of acres -- and there is no end in sight
The first death has been reported in Ventura County as wildfires force massive evacuations in Southern California. CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor joins CBSN to discuss.
The Thomas Fire in Ventura County is the largest fire burning in Southern California. David Begnaud joins CBSN from Ojai, Calif.
The Thomas Fire, which is the largest fire burning in Southern California, has burned 96,000 acres in Ventura County and is only five percent contained. David Begnaud and Carter Evans report.
Six major wildfires are burning out of control Thursday night in Southern California. The first death has been reported. The burned body of a woman was found next to her car in Ventura County. The fires have now burned more than 116,000 acres. More than 100 homes have been destroyed or damaged, and at least 330,000 people have been evacuated. Jeff Glor reports.
In an effort to help those trying to escape the Southern California wildfires, ride-hailing app Lyft is offering free rides to evacuation centers.
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Flames from the largest Southern California wildfire churn toward coastal, mountain communities
More than 300,000 people in Southern California are under evacuation orders Thursday morning as powerful Santa Ana winds gusting up to 80 mph are making the fires dangerous and unpredictable. Four large fires are burning north and west of Los Angeles. Jeff Glor and David Begnaud report.
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Evacuation orders and warnings went out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to the Thompson Fire on Tuesday.
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