What to know about President Trump’s order to release Northern California water for wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump claimed that California “withheld water supplies” that could have made a difference fighting the deadly wildfires. He then ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons of water from Northern…
How a school impacted by L.A.-area wildfires is finding innovative ways to help students learn – CBS News Watch CBS News The Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School in Altadena, California, was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Shawn Brown, the executive director of the school, lost her home in the fire as well, but she has…
L.A. wildfire cleanup complicated by debris L.A. area wildfire cleanups complicated by toxic waste, debris 01:41 The FireAid benefit concert, the one-night-only event that will bring together 27 musicians, will take place Thursday to help fund efforts to rebuild communities impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. The wildfires in the L.A. area that started on…
An “out of control” wildfire erupted in the western North Carolina town of Old Fort on Wednesday, just four months after the area was ravaged by Hurricane Helene. As of 4:30 p.m., the blaze, dubbed the Crooked Creek Fire, has so far burned 150 acres, emergency officials said, and remains 0% contained. Evacuations are now…
New wildfires erupt in Southern California – CBS News Watch CBS News Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana…
16m ago Palisades Fire is 59% contained As of Monday morning, the Palisades Fire was 59% contained and had scorched 37 square miles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. The Eaton Fire was 87% contained and had burned over 14 square miles. By Alex Sundby https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/la-fires-southern-california-high-winds-wildfire-risk/#post-update-09632d7a …
The devastation wrought by the deadly wildfires that ravaged sections of Los Angeles has left an indelible imprint on the region’s landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in ’27, will coincide with massive rebuilding…
How the L.A. wildfires are impacting NASA research – CBS News Watch CBS News Cooler temperatures are helping firefighters make progress against the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County. The blazes have killed dozens and shuttered schools, workplaces and more. It’s also disrupting work at one of NASA’s most important facilities. Be the first to…
State Farm is canceling a planned commercial by the insurance giant set to run during the 2025 Super Bowl next month, citing the impact of the Los Angeles area wildfires. “Our focus is firmly on providing support to the people of Los Angeles. We will not be advertising during the game as originally planned,” State Farm…
Los Angeles and other areas in California are among the highest-risk areas for wildfires — but they’re not the only ones. The Los Angeles wildfires that ignited last week have devastated communities and upended thousands of lives. The fires were fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, and climate change also plays a role in increasing…