An out-of-control wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate. At least six people – three first responders and three civilians…
In Washington, D.C., this July, America’s 250th birthday began with an evacuation. An incoming summer storm forced crowds gathered on the National Mall for fireworks out of the park and indoors. Hours later, the show finally went on, but by then Mother Nature had made her point. For tens of millions of Americans, the season…
Hot and dry conditions out west fueled at least 200 major wildfires across the U.S. and Canada. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Spokane, Washington, and Paul Deanno has the forecast. Source link
Spokane, Washington — More than 40 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled by severe drought, as over 100 blazes scorch parts of western Canada. The Bug Fire near Reno, Nevada, has burned more than 15,000 acres, getting dangerously close to homes and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate over the weekend. In Utah,…
More than 1,500 firefighters were still in the Spokane area, as hot and dry conditions have returned to an area still reeling from the horrifying effects of wildfires that began a week ago and destroyed hundreds of homes. A suspect was arrested on arson charges in one of the blazes. Carter Evans has the latest….
Inside the destructive wildfires tearing through Washington – CBS News Watch CBS News The wildfires in Washington state have charred entire neighborhoods around Spokane. Videos showed flames and smoke filling the sky as firefighters work to contain the blazes amid concerns about worsening weather. Source link
Police said a man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington, confessed to the crime, describing how he planned it for weeks and created a device to ignite a blaze that destroyed hundreds of buildings. Aaron Farinacci researched the weather to predict a day that would have “high winds, low humidity, sort of high…
Three wildfires near Spokane, Washington, are still burning out of control after destroying hundreds of buildings. Now there are new fears the fires could worsen due to weather conditions. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source link
Authorities have arrested a man accused of intentionally igniting the devastating fires in and around Spokane, Washington, that have already forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Kris Van Cleave reports and Rob Marciano has the forecast. Source link
8/4: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Police arrest arson suspect in Spokane fires; Chipotle suspected in salmonella outbreak. Source link
