Crispy Christmas Trees: Staged Fire Shows Potential Risks
It only takes a minute for a crispy Christmas tree to touch off a raging inferno.
It only takes a minute for a crispy Christmas tree to touch off a raging inferno.
Emergency officials in Tennessee say a wildfire has set 30 structures ablaze in Gatlinburg, including a 16-story hotel, and is at the edge of the Dollywood theme park.
According to the Fort Worth Fire Department public information officer, crews worked on a structure fire inside a Fort Worth gun range at 6000 East Lancaster Saturday evening.
A truck driver narrowly escaped the blaze that engulfed his trailer early Monday morning along I-30 in east Dallas County.
A fire ripped through a Denton storage facility Thursday morning, destroying several units.
The Mansfield Independent School District confirmed Monday afternoon that a small fire had broken out Timberview High School located at 7700 S. Watson Rd., Arlington.
Subaru is recalling more than 100,000 of its top-selling models in the U.S. because a turbocharger air pump can run continuously, overheat and could cause fires.
Police say the burglary suspect was shot in the stomach early Sunday morning and taken to the hospital with injures that were not life-threatening.
While the sprinkler system quickly put the fire out, the floors were soaked and the smoke had to be vented from the building.
Police say a pot advocacy company's RV carrying marijuana-laced candy burst into flames on a bridge that connects New Jersey and Delaware, causing lane closures and tying up traffic for hours.
An animal rescue group says a barking dog alerted neighbors to a first-floor blaze at a Philadelphia home where the dog and its owner were later found unconscious inside.
A 3-year-old who died in a house fire was found with his dog and teddy bear next to him and authorities believe the dog tried to protect the boy, a spokesman for Spokane's fire department said Saturday.
The Note 7 is considered "forbidden, hazardous material." You won't be able to board, until you get rid of it.
The State Fair of Texas declared Friday First Responders Day offering free admission to active and retired emergency service workers and their families.
Individuals who own any Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport it on their person or in their baggage within the United States.
Samsung stopped sales after two recalls and several cases of phone fires including one that prompted a Southwest Airlines plane evacuation.
The Dallas Fire Department responded to three vacant house fires within an hour-and-a-half span Friday night in a neighborhood near E. Kiest Blvd and Texas State Highway 342.
A man arrested by Fort Worth police after a SWAT stand-off and house fire is now charged with arson.
A firefighter among those battling a California wildfire died Wednesday and another was hurt when the water truck they were in overturned on a highway miles from the fire lines.
Approximately 80 Dallas Fire-Rescue firefighters responded to a fire at the Tools Depot and Smoke and Vapor Shop in Northwest Dallas around 8:00 p.m. Friday.
A $2.2 million mansion burned to the ground overnight in Westover Hills. It was the second fire at the home in just 24 hours.
At least eight units at the Solana Ridge Apartments in southeast Dallas were gutted by a fire that started outside a first-floor unit.
The fire started in a shed behind the home and started to spread to the house. Medina saw the smoke Monday as she returned from a late night trip to the gym.
Authorities in Florida are investigating a fire at a mosque that was attended by the gunman in the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting.
Samsung estimates about 1 in every 42,000 phones have a bad battery. Shipments of the Galaxy 7 have stopped.
The Cowboys returned from their bye and didn't look a whole lot better than they did in a 47-9 loss at home two weeks ago.
First Alerts are in place for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.
The church's more than 130-year-old building burned down more than three months ago.
The Cowboys returned from their bye and didn't look a whole lot better than they did in a 47-9 loss at home two weeks ago.
First Alerts are in place for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.
The church's more than 130-year-old building burned down more than three months ago.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican candidate for vice president, noted that his wife, Usha, is his "top adviser," and outlined his pitch to women voters.
At a town hall in Pennsylvania, tech mogul Elon Musk played down the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention
The comes as Democrats face a challenging set of races nationwide to maintain control of Congress' upper chamber.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
Walmart is launching a new service to deliver prescription drugs in 49 U.S. states by the end of January.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The Cowboys returned from their bye and didn't look a whole lot better than they did in a 47-9 loss at home two weeks ago.
The Cowboys will have to play another game without Micah Parsons, who was officially ruled out on Friday.
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
Casey DeSmith made 25 saves, Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene had a goal and two assists each and the Dallas Stars handed the Boston Bruins their third straight loss, 5-2.
Klay Thompson has set a Dallas record for 3-pointers in a debut with six as the Mavericks beat San Antonio in his first game after 13 seasons with Golden State.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.