Wildfire Destroyed Homes

Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents ...

Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire

More than 200 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County in Southern California. The blaze has scorched about 32 square miles. Firefighting efforts ...

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations

The nearly 20,000-acre Mountain Fire that erupted Wednesday in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, continues to grow with no containment. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed homes and forced ...

California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations

Millions in Southern California are under red flag warnings as high winds fuel the flames of the Mountain Fire. NBC News' Morgan Chesky details the damage as the fire has grown to more than 14,000 ...

Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says

More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.

Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Hurricane Helene survivors still without power, homes destroyed by mud

Some Chimney Rock residents are finally getting access to their homes and are finding that mud and floods destroyed entire communities, roads and power equipment in North Carolina following ...

Evacuations forced, homes destroyed in Southern California by Mountain Fire

Gusty winds in areas north of Los Angeles have exacerbated the Mountain Fire that's so far destroyed more than 14,000 acres and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes

Some 50,000 people took shelter in Havana after storm made landfall as category 3 on Wednesday. Cuba has been left reeling after a fierce category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California

Thousands of Californians have been forced to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to spread in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres have already been scorched. CBS News correspondent ...

Massive fires in both U.S coasts force evacuations, destroy homes

Brush fires in New Jersey's Palisades area spread smoke across the Hudson River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest. In the West, California's Mountain Fire is still roaring after ...

Dozens killed as Israeli strikes destroy home, Gaza officials say

Gaza’s civil defence agency says 25 people killed, including 13 children, as Israel continues attacks in north of territory. Israeli warplanes carried out more strikes in northern Gaza on Sunday, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts

From New Jersey to California, wildfires are continuing to rage on both coasts and despite current weather conditions offering some relief, the situation is far from over. NBC News’ George Solis ...

Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

In recent decades, fast-growing blazes were responsible for an outsize share of fire-related devastation, scientists found using satellite data.

Science - The New York Times - October 25

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Fast-growing flames have been responsible for the lion's share of U.S. wildfire-related damage in recent years, despite being relatively rare occurrences, a new study has found. Nearly 90 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Forest ranger dies as wildfires rage on both coasts

Firefighters are battling raging wildfires on both the East and West Coasts with the smoke reaching all the way to the New York City skyline. New York state reports that one forest ranger died ...

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

Crews are battling wildfires on both U.S. coasts with more than 130 homes and structures destroyed out West. Firefighters in New York and New Jersey have been racing to battle dozens of blazes ...

Latest news on wildfires raging in both U.S. coasts

The Jennings Creek wildfire continues to burn in New Jersey and has led to the death of a forest ranger volunteer, according to officials. This comes as the Mountain Fire destroys more homes in the ...

Crews working to contain wildfires on East and West Coasts

Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the ...

Growing toll from wildfires on both coasts

A large wildfire in Southern California has destroyed almost 200 homes, while wildfires burned through parts of New York and New Jersey. A prolonged drought in most of the country is proving costly ...

Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

As dangerous wildfires continue to burn on both coasts, the Northeast is experiencing a historic drought that is expanding the fire danger. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Al Roker monitors ...

Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The U.S. Navy issued an apology Saturday for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that ...

How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life

On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Family dog to be destroyed after girl, 10, killed

Police say the attack was "out of character" as the girl and dog had a "close, loving relationship".

Building at struggling HBCU Knoxville College destroyed in fire

A long-shuttered administration building at struggling Knoxville College, a historically Black institution, was destroyed in a fire Monday night, officials said.

Reports: Dozens of towns and villages destroyed in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Israel reportedly destroyed dozens of towns and villages in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Fireworks destroy van after exploding in blaze

Fire crews left the scene early on Saturday but work is being carried out on the road.

Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire

More than 100 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze in Abergavenny.

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

Wildfires are blazing in Oklahoma as warnings of severe weather spread in Kansas and other parts of the central U.S. CBS News' Rob Marciano has the latest on strong winds that could create severe ...

Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather

Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

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Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes

Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire

Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings

Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations

California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations

Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says

Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Hurricane Helene survivors still without power, homes destroyed by mud

Evacuations forced, homes destroyed in Southern California by Mountain Fire

Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes

Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California

Massive fires in both U.S coasts force evacuations, destroy homes

Dozens killed as Israeli strikes destroy home, Gaza officials say

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

Firefighters battle wildfires on both coasts

Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

Wildfires are becoming faster and more furious in the US West

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Forest ranger dies as wildfires rage on both coasts

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

Latest news on wildfires raging in both U.S. coasts

Crews working to contain wildfires on East and West Coasts

Growing toll from wildfires on both coasts

Dire drought conditions in the Northeast add to wildfire danger

Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life

Family dog to be destroyed after girl, 10, killed

Building at struggling HBCU Knoxville College destroyed in fire

Reports: Dozens of towns and villages destroyed in Lebanon

Israel reportedly destroyed dozens of towns and villages in Lebanon

Fireworks destroy van after exploding in blaze

Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire

Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather

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